CULTURAL COMPETENCY

Cultural Competency is the awareness, understanding, and respect of distinct cultures and traditions and how they impact the lives of older adults and their communities.

Equity in the Aging Network: Looking 3 Years Back And 30 Years Forward OAEC Capstone Webinar Recording

Since 2020, the Administration for Community Living (ACL)-funded Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative (OAEC) has worked to elevate cultural competence in the aging network through active engagement with professionals, caregivers, and older adults. This capstone event will reflect on the accomplishments of this collaborative by introducing attendees to the resources and tools generated by the OAEC and look ahead by stimulating conversation on the future of equity in the aging network.
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United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Interagency Naturalization Working Group’s Assorted Resources

The Naturalization Working Group plans to implement a national strategy to promote naturalization. Read the full report. USCIS is committed to empowering immigrants to pursue citizenship and the rights and opportunities available to them as they embark on their journey. The Administration for Community Living is sharing the following USCIS naturalization resources, which may be helpful for aging and disability organizations serving immigrant and refugee older adults and people with disabilities.
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