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September 17, 2023
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Tips for Falls Prevention week and more in this month’s bulletin. Also check out our calendar for upcoming training events and funding deadlines!

The Emotions of Caregiving Captured on Camera

The winners of the National Council on Aging’s third annual photo contest have created some incredible depictions of caregiving, aging, and love. Read about the winning entries and enjoy the full gallery of entries submitted to this year’s contest. View the Photo Gallery

Falls Prevention Week is September 18 – 24, 2022

Prepare to maximize your impact with the materials in the National Council on Aging’s newly updated toolkit. Use the free ideas and content to support Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sep. 18-24. Explore the Toolkit

Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care

A new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast is now available from the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care. In this episode we are talking with Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics, and Beverley Laubert, the National Ombudsman Program Coordinator at the Administration for Community Living about abuse of those living in long-term care facilities – an issue that affects thousands of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Facebook, or our website.

Resources for Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act

From the National Center on Law and Elder Rights This week marked the 32^nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When it was passed on July 26, 1990, the ADA ushered in a new era for people with disabilities, including older adults. The ADA promised that people with disabilities would be able to fully participate in all aspects of life, guaranteeing the right to vote, work, obtain an education, and access public accommodations and government, including housing. The ADA has increased the availability of home-based care and other programs that help older adults stay connected to their families and communities and out of institutions; lessened physical barriers to allow them to safely navigate their neighborhoods and created more options for accessible transportation; and made information and communication more accessible. The legal assistance, elder rights, and aging network can celebrate the ADA’s accomplishments and engage in building capacity and expertise to advance disability equity, dignity, access, and inclusion. Below are some resources from NCLER for advocates to use in their work to uphold rights and remove barriers to economic and personal independence.

Strategies for Developing Accessible Documents and Presentations: Webinar Recording & Tip Sheet
Assessing Legal Capacity—Strategies for an Elder Rights-Centered Approach: Webinar Recording & Issue Brief
Guardianship Termination and Restoration of Rights: Webinar Recording & Issue Brief
Alternatives to Guardianship in Common Legal Aid Cases: Webinar Recording & Issue Brief
Accessing Benefits and Supports for Older Adults with Long COVID: Webinar Recording & Resource Guide
Using Reasonable Accommodations to Prevent the Eviction of Older Tenants with Disabilities: Issue Brief

New Materials Translated in Five Languages to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking

To commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, the Office for Victims of Crime announces newly translated Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials for young survivors of human trafficking. These materials include a set of graphic novels focused on young trafficking survivors’ experiences, plus an accompanying booklet about rights, roles, and responsibilities within the justice system.

In addition to English, these support materials are now available in: