ASA Washington, DC Roundtable

LGBT Older Adults - Services & Advocacy

Join us for a presentation and conversation
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
9:00–11:00 AM

Location: 

Community Room
Samuel J. Simmons NCBA Estates
2801 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
This location is two blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro Station - Green Line

There are an estimated 3 million LGBT Americans age 50 and older. They are more likely to experience poverty, suffer a range of health disparities, and be single and three to four times less likely to have children. In addition, they are more likely to experience housing and employment discrimination. A lack of social and familial support means that they are more likely to experience social isolation or struggle to find a caregiver, which can have profound consequences on physical and mental health.

The Roundtable Outcomes: 

• Learn about the needs and resources available to help LGBT older adults find LGBT-affirming services and more effectively and competently address their individual needs.
• How are legal services programs meeting the unique legal needs of low-income LGBT older adults, such as spousal benefits, accessing health care, and public benefits.
• Learn about targeting educational outreach efforts to ensure that LGBT older adults are aware of their rights and mechanisms for redress under current law and regulations.
• How are community-based and national organizations fighting back with legislative action.

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