Let’s Talk About Housing!
Where would you be without safe, secure housing? What if you couldn’t truly be yourself at home, fearing judgement or even abuse? How would you feel in the face of impending eviction? Many LGBTQ+ older people are faced with these questions every day. With that in mind, SAGE has launched the first national initiative to address the LGBTQ+ older adult housing crisis.
In the coming months, we’ll offer a series of 90-minute webinars to explore this complicated issue:
Training Housing Providers in LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency
June 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. EST
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An interactive introduction to the culture, needs, and concerns of LGBTQ+ older adults, including why this elder population often is deterred from accessing needed services and supports.
Expanding Housing and Services for LGBTQ+ Older People
September 24, 2015 2:00 p.m. EST
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An outstanding panel of program leaders and providers discuss expanding relevant supports and services to address the significant housing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older people.
Making Senior Housing Policy LGBTQ+-Friendly
November 5, 2015 2:00 p.m. EST
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A discussion about how advocates and the federal government can facilitate the creation of welcoming, affordable, and supportive housing for all LGBTQ+ older adults, regardless of income.
We’ll schedule further webinars in 2016. For more information about any of these events, email Serena Worthington, SAGE’s Director of National Field Initiatives, at sworthington@sageusa.org.
Take part in one or all of these conversations, and join SAGE in the fight to secure safe, supportive, affordable housing for LGBTQ+ older people across the United States!
— Posted by Kira Garcia
