Responding to the Needs of LGBT Older Adults in Rural Communities
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(1 hour session)
More and more, aging and disability providers across the country are seeking to ensure that they are providing culturally responsive services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults – including agencies located in rural parts of the country. Rural organizations face additional challenges due to the lack of existing LGBT community infrastructure and must seek new solutions to reach and serve LGBT older adults in culturally responsive ways. This presentation provides a firm grounding in SAGE’s best practice guide for the Aging and Disability network LGBT outreach and planning.
Key Takeaways:
- Attendees will understand the steps they need to take in order to become more LGBT-inclusive
- Attendees will learn creative strategies for reaching rural LGBT populations
- Attendees will be able to identify barriers and needs experienced by LGBT Older Adults in rural areas
- Attendees will learn how to work LGBT-related objectives into their area plans
- Attendees will be able to list best practices for LGBT inclusive outreach and services
Sherill Wayland
Director of National Education Initiatives
SAGE, New York City, New York
Sherrill Wayland is the Director of National Education Initiatives for SAGE with headquarters in New York City, New York. Sherrill over 25 years of experience in disability, aging, and LGBT nonprofit service and advocacy and has an master degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Brown School. In their spare time, Sherrill enjoys, RV camping, hiking, and kayaking.
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