Writer and disability activist Emily Ladeau shares her thoughts on the power of language and its relation to disability in “Four Disability Euphemisms That Need to Bite the Dust.” Read it in the latest edition of the Disability RAPP: https://t.co/L2eNtvh9wR #disability#language
Save The Date!
The 10th Annual Age of Champions-It’s Never Too Soon To Age Well
4/23/23 10AM – 1 PM
Back in person! Details and more at: https://t.co/FalPTnv4sa
State Plan on Aging Virtual Listening Sessions
Fri, 1/27, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Mon, 1/30, 6-8 p.m.
Wed, 2/1, 6- 8 p.m.
The link for all sessions: https://t.co/dHrIEs0MQK
Or by telephone:
Dial: +1 305 224 1968 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 395 760 3413
Spreading the word about the Wellness with Pride Survey- It took me about 10-15 minutes to complete.
If you are LGBTQ+ Adult age 18+, share your experiences and be part of the groundbreaking new project-
“Demand for aging services help currently far outstrips workforce supply, and based on projected population growth, that imbalance will continue unless swift and consistent action is taken,” @LeadingAge tells @McKnights_SL https://t.co/j3He6VdQNv
NH’s #Directcareworkforce is vital in supporting older adults. On Oct 4 from 2-4 @NHAHA603 is hosting a virtual mtg October for NH’s Direct Care workers. Share what matters to YOU! Learn more or register HERE. https://t.co/FmofjqGfnP
The first ever NH Disability Justice Parade, organized and hosted by @ablenh1, is happening on Saturday, 10/15, at 12 pm at Arms Park in Manchester, NH! Sign up here to join the NH Leadership Series/Institute on Disability marching team! https://t.co/IhZbDgkQEG
NH’s #Directcareworkforce play a critical role in supporting older adults & their families. @NHAHA603 is hosting a virtual meeting for NH’s Direct Care workers to gather feedback on the formation of a Direct Care Workforce Council https://t.co/FmofjqpclP @NHAHA603 CareWorkIsKey
@NHAHA603 is hosting a virtual meeting the first week of October for #directcareworkers in NH. If you are a home health aide, #PCA, #CNA, #DSP, #job coach or other direct care worker we want to hear from you.
Learn more or register at:
https://t.co/6Ewm7sQUeT
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IOD blogger Kathy Bates posts the third installment of her "10 Things I Would Tell You About Disability" blog series. Read it here: https://t.co/gil0s2lrsu
Are you attending @MCOAging's #Maine Wisdom Summit, Breaking the Limits - Cultivating a Vision of #Equity in Aging on 9/21? Attendees can attend a pre summit session on 9/14, Language Matters. Learn more & register! #HealthyAging#AgeFriendly#EndAgeism https://t.co/9Zsl4AzoCv
The Office of Minority Health has developed two guides that provide strategies for culturally & linguistically appropriate communication & community engagement to support COVID-19 & other public health emergency response efforts. https://t.co/AiZ7tsSCEq & https://t.co/Y8GC4D8yKn