Eye Health: Healthy Aging for Black Older Adults

The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging hosts an educational webinar on how Black Older Adults can age healthy by practicing healthy eye habits, by knowing their risk factors and by learning preventative measures against eye disease.

Click HERE to access the recorded webinar.

Person-Centered Services and LGBT People with Disabilities

Person Directed Services are just that – services provided for individuals that take into account the unique needs and wants of the specific person they are for. If implemented effectively, these services allow individuals to reach their fullest level of independence in their communities. This is no different for people with disabilities in the LGBT community.

Access the Person-Centered Services Fact Sheet

Amputee Coalition/National Limb Loss Resource Center

The Amputee Coalition has developed reliable resources to help answer questions about living with limb loss and limb difference. The available resources includes Fact Sheets, videos and webinars, publications and articles covering a wide range of topics. Follow the instructions below to filter by “Seniors”.

Browse the entire collection of resources

Click the “All Groups” tab and then click “Seniors” to filter search results for older adult-specific limb loss resources.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation/ National Paralysis Resource Center

Whether you are newly paralyzed or a caregiver looking to help a loved one, this resource library provides valuable information on topics ranging from health to costs and insurance to rehabilitation and more. Additionally, users can access the Paralysis Resource Guide, Fact Sheets, Wallet Cards, and Patient Education Booklets.

Access the Living With Paralysis Resource Library

10 Tips for Including LGBT People with Disabilities

No matter what group or groups, people identify as being a part of, everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. People want to feel like they are able to authentically be themselves while participating in life and activities they enjoy. This is no different for people with disabilities who also identify as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Access the Disabilities Tip Sheet