Webinar Series State of the Science: Advances at the Intersection of Aging and Long-Term Disability

Event Description: 

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a webinar series during the week of October 16. This series will highlight recent advances in research, support, and long term services for people aging with disabilities. Individuals “aging with disability” represent a growing population with unique healthcare needs.

Participants will learn more about:

  • New policies and approaches to maximize access to healthcare, long-term services and supports, and evidence based programming.
  • Recent research advances in key areas, including long-term services and supports, community access and autonomy, and healthcare policy changes for people aging with disabilities.
  • This webinar series takes place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 16 (session 1); Wednesday, October 18 (session 2); and Friday, October 20 (session 3).

Click here to register for Monday, October 16 session 1, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Click here to register for Wednesday, October 18 session 2, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Click here to register for Friday, October 20 session 3, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dates: 
Monday, October 16, 2017 - 12:00pm EDT to Friday, October 20, 2017 - 2:00pm EDT
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Sponsor: 
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA)
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