World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference
"Lifting Up Voices"
June 13, 2019 * Phoenix, Arizona
A local effort to raise awareness about abuse and neglect toward older people in our community.
Join us for the inaugural World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference "Lifting Up Voices" on June 13, 2019! The WEAAD Conference is hosted by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people in Arizona. This is an important opportunity for those serving older adults; service providers, non-profit and for-profit organizations to network, share information and resources.
Michael Trailor
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"As our aging community continues to grow in Arizona, so too does the need for awareness surrounding abuse and exploitation of this valued population. The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference will bring the Arizona Department of Economic Security and our community partners together to build upon our collaborative efforts to continue to provide support for Arizona seniors.”
– Michael Trailor, Director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security |
Keynote Speakers
Ashton Applewhite
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From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too—until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life.
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Bob Blancato
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Bob Blancato, National Coordinator of the bi partisan Elder Justice Coalition will deliver a keynote presentation outlining the state of elder justice in Washington D.C. and provide up to date statistics on elder abuse. It will focus on actions taken by the Trump Administration as well as Congress, what progress has been made and what more needs to be done. It will also look at the work of the Arizona Congressional delegation in elder justice.
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Dana Marie Kennedy
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Dana Marie Kennedy, AARP State Director will inspire you to take action to prevent and create awareness regarding Elder Abuse. She will tie the information together and give you specific steps you can take as an individual as well as an organization to tell the story of elder abuse to key influencers. Dana believes we all can do something to have an impact on education and awareness to make a difference in our communities, at the local, state and national level to protect our most vulnerable.
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AUDIENCE
Organizations from federal, state and local levels
Non-profit Organizations
For-profit Organizations
Community Members
FORMAT
A full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and access to local and statewide exhibitors.
**The University of Arizona Center on Aging, an Approved Provider of the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 14824, has approved this program of 7.25 Education Contact Hours. Contact Hours sponsored by the University of Arizona Center on Aging.
FEE TO ATTEND
$105 - Includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, keynote presentations, panel discussions and three breakout sessions throughout the day.
Organizations from federal, state and local levels
Non-profit Organizations
For-profit Organizations
Community Members
FORMAT
A full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and access to local and statewide exhibitors.
**The University of Arizona Center on Aging, an Approved Provider of the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 14824, has approved this program of 7.25 Education Contact Hours. Contact Hours sponsored by the University of Arizona Center on Aging.
FEE TO ATTEND
$105 - Includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, keynote presentations, panel discussions and three breakout sessions throughout the day.
Deadline to register - June 1, 2019
