Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network
LGAIN - An ASA Constituent Group

About LGAIN

The Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network (LGAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.

LGAIN seeks to foster professional development, multidisciplinary research and wide-ranging dialogue on LGBT issues in the field of aging through publications, conferences, and cosponsored events. LGAIN welcomes the participation of all concerned individuals regardless of age, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Benefits of LGAIN Membership

• Publications
  LGAIN members receive a newsletter, OutWord -- the most comprehensive ongoing source of information about LGBT aging published anywhere -- as well as a regular e-mail update, OutWord Online, that runs brief news items and timely announcements about relevant events nationwide.
• Web Resources
  LGAIN's home page offers an annotated guide to Web resources dealing with LGBT aging, as well as an extensive list of recommended books, videos and other resources. A members-only section offers a searchable online directory of LGAIN members and their interests to facilitate professional collaboration, plus a selection of articles from OutWord.
• Conferences
  At the ASA-NCOA Joint Conference each spring, LGAIN offers a full track of LGBT-related sessions, as well as a peer group meeting, a reception, and informal opportunities for networking and socializing. In addition, LGAIN organizes intensives on LGBT aging issues during ASA's Autumn Series on Aging, an annual training series for professionals who work with older adults.
• Networking
  To increase sensitivity to the needs of LGBT people ages 50-plus, LGAIN fosters links among researchers, service providers, the media and other interested individuals and groups. In addition, LGAIN works with LGBT organizations and publications to encourage greater understanding about the community's older adults and their concerns.

The American Society on Aging

LGAIN is a constituent group of the American Society on Aging (ASA), the largest professional membership association in the field of aging in the United States. ASA's more than 6,000 members comprise a national multidisciplinary community of those who work with older adults.

LGAIN membership is available at no extra charge exclusively to ASA members. Members of LGAIN have access to a wealth of resources in the field of aging through ASA's publications and programs.

ASA Individual Membership Benefits

As an individual member of ASA, you receive the following benefits:

• Publications
  Generations, ASA's quarterly journal, is one of the most highly respected journals in the field of aging. Each issue provides a diversity of perspectives on a single topical area, written by leading researchers, policymakers, clinicians and practitioners.
  
  Aging Today, ASA's bimonthly newspaper, covers the latest trends and developments in aging, including updates on new products and services, innovative programs and the latest research.
  
  ASA Connection, ASA's monthly e-newsletter, provides news briefs on events in aging, research and policy developments, innovative practices, member news and more.
• Member Discounts
  Save up to 40 percent on ASA conferences and training and 15 percent on books, videos and other products from the ASA store.
• Continuing Education and Staff Development
  CEUs are available for most of our conferences and training. You also can earn a staff development certificate of completion at the ASA-NCOA Joint Conference and at ASA's Autumn Series on Aging.
• Development and expansion of professional and personal contacts
• Unique opportunities to share ideas, information, programs and perspectives
• Access to speakers and consultants
• Searchable online ASA membership directory

ASA Organizational Membership Benefits

As an organizational member of ASA, your organization receives full benefits for three designated individuals from your staff, plus the following:

• The opportunity to add an unlimited number of additional individuals from your organization for only $95 each (a savings of 30 percent off the regular rate).
• Discounts of up to 35 percent on conference registration fees for an unlimited number of people from your organization.
• Free distribution of our monthly e-newsletter, ASA Connection, to your entire staff.
• Free want ads posted on the ASA job board.

Join ASA and LGAIN

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