Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative (OAEC)
The Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative (OAEC), funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL) is a group of five National Minority Aging Organization Technical Assistance Resource Centers and the Coordinating Center for Minority Organizations Technical Assistance Resource Center that work to enhance access and reduce or eliminate health disparities among racial, ethnic, and other minority older individuals. The OAEC provides information that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for older individuals of African American, Hispanic, Asian American and Pacific Islander descent, American Indian and Alaska Native elders, as well as for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults. They provide targeted technical assistance and training to the aging services network and other relevant stakeholders and consumers.
The goals of the OAEC include promoting closer collaboration, coordination and cross-program efforts among minority aging organizations and other ACL-funded resource centers focused on older adults, family caregivers, and where applicable, persons with disabilities. In addition, they coordinate with other stakeholders and entities to promote greater equity and cross-sectional work on behalf of diverse older adults and their caregivers who have historically been disenfranchised or had limited access to services and supports. The purposes and goals of the OAEC are directly aligned with the equity priorities of the Biden Administration and Executive Orders.
National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
“NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for more than 50 years. “
National Caucus and Center for Black Aging (NCBA)
“NCBA believes older adults — regardless of race, ethnicity or status — are the fabric of our country and have earned the right to enjoy their golden years without fear or lack of resources.”
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
“To advocate for improved comprehensive health, social services and economic wellbeing for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders”
SAGE
“SAGE leads in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older people, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years.”
The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)
“Drive progress towards improved health through attaining health equity.”
Grant
This project was supported, in part by grant number 90HDRC0003-01-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.