Wednesday, May 18, 2011
3 p.m. Eastern Time
What does health reform mean for people in recovery from addiction, consumers of mental health services, and their families? The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, Faces & Voices of Recovery, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness jointly present a series of five webinars sponsored by SAMHSA to provide information on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its implementation in the states to state-based advocates from the mental health and addiction disorders consumer, recovery, and family communities.
Register now for the first webinar, an overview of ACA and how it helps people with mental health and addiction disorders and their families. The webinar will give advocates the tools they need to begin interacting effectively with state legislators, administrators, and others charged with development of mechanisms and regulations for implementation of ACA.
Register Online
Presenters
Alice Dembner, Deputy Policy Director, Community Catalyst
Carol McDaid, Co-Founder and Principal, Capitol Decisions, Inc.
Ron Manderscheid, Executive Director, National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Save the Date - Long-Term Care Discussion Group "MyWay MyLife - Enriched & Meaningful Living For Older Persons"
Claudia S. Blumenstock, President & CEO, Copernicus, Inc.
Renee Pruzansky, COO, AristaCare Health Services
AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL
1501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC
Conf Center - Lower S Level
(Please note: you must RSVP in advance to get into the building)
The aging population creates demand for new and innovative choices in care leading to the emergence of unique and progressive options in senior and neighborhood communities. Five organizations have come together to assist communities in creating and enhancing life-enriched environments for the aging population and their caregivers, working together to reposition the view and model of “service” for older adults. Learn more about these concepts and MyWay MyLife which includes facilitating an individualized way of life within existing senior communities or home-based cultures; supporting purpose, meaning, and a sense of belonging through familiar experiences, consistent with one’s previous life; creating opportunities to share common interests in any senior or neighborhood environment; assuring that caregivers have unique experiences which have meaning for them and those for whom they care; and guiding communities to redefine the perception of ”care” using a process fostering an individualized and meaningful way of life.
Claudia Blumenstock, President & CEO of Copernicus, Inc., has a BA from the University at Albany and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in NY. Specializing in assisting long term care, senior housing, and community-based organizations in creating & enhancing life-enrichment initiatives, Ms. Blumenstock has over 25 years of experience in the senior marketplace, strategizing and implementing an array of enhanced, resident-focused, lifestyle options. Ms. Blumenstock is the architect of “College Connections,” a collaborative product linking colleges & universities to active adult, senior housing & long term care organizations. Prior to establishing Copernicus, Inc., Ms. Blumenstock was VP of Business Development for Living Communities, LLC, an active adult & senior housing development company, specializing in niche market products.
Renee Pruzansky, COO of AristaCare Health Services, has a BA from the NY Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from Columbia. Ms. Pruzansky oversees company operations, clinical programs, marketing, and PR; and runs sub-acute, long-term and specialized rehabilitation care facilities with a unique approach to creating, developing, and implementing niche health care programs. Ms. Pruzansky has over 15 years of experience in operations, marketing, sales, and PR in the health care marketplace. Prior to joining AristaCare, she was Director of Marketing and New Business Development at Nextron, a commercial pharmacy.
RSVP to Joyce Tower at jtower@univitahealth.com
Long Term Care Discussion Group Co-Chairs: Winthrop Cashdollar, John Cutler, Karl Polzer, Jill Randolph, and Eileen J. Tell
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Medicare Rights Center's Health Reform & Medicare Webinar
Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker discussed Medicare changes arising from the Affordable Care Act, including:
- Medicare Part D prescription benefit improvements
- Expansion of Medicare-covered services
- Long-term care services and supports
- Changes to Medicare private health plans (Medicare Advantage)
- And much more
Webinar viewers will be able to hear a recording of the presentation while following along with a slideshow.
Click here to view this webinar.
The Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. Visit them at www.medicarerights.org.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Impact of Trauma on Wellness: Implications for Comprehensive Systems Change
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The Impact of Trauma on Wellness: Implications for Comprehensive Systems Change
March 30, 2011 | 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
 SAMHSA invites you to a free training teleconference titled, "The Impact of Trauma on Wellness: Implications for Comprehensive Systems Change."
According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 60 percent of American adults
say they endured abuse and other difficult family situations as
children, otherwise known as adverse childhood experiences. Those
experiences can have long-term health consequences and can create
financial burdens on society due to the need for hospitalization, mental
health care, child welfare services and/or law enforcement.
This teleconference will educate diverse stakeholders about comprehensive systems change, including preventing both harm and inadvertent retraumatization and ensuring that services and supports are welcoming, engaging, and culturally attuned. The goal is to help facilitate the healing process among people who have experienced trauma so that they can become fully engaged in their communities. Presenters:
Registration will close at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, March 27, 2011. | |
ACA Webinar on Care Transitions in Action: From Hospital to Home in Two Communities
Title: Care Transitions in Action: From Hospital to Home in Two Communities
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern
Description:
This next session in our ACA webinar series will explore care transitions partnerships between hospitals and area agencies on aging in two communities in more depth. How did their partnerships develop? What have their successes and challenges been? And finally, what do their results look like?
Speakers:
Kyle Allen, D.O., AGSF, Summa Health System, Akron, OH
Robyn Golden, LCSW, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Robert Mapes, AgeOptions, Oak Park, IL
Joseph Ruby, Area Agency on Aging 10B, Inc., Uniontown, OH
Moderator: Marisa Scala-Foley, Administration on Aging
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To register for the online event
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1. Go to https://aoa-events.webex.com/aoa-events/onstage/g.php?d=663084836&t=a
2. Click "Register".
3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Submit".
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.
Please note: Space is limited, so please register as early as possible. This webinar will also be recorded and posted on the AoA web site (www.AoA.gov) soon after the webinar.
Monday, March 21, 2011
FDA Puts Early Alzheimer's Test on Hold
The FDA will not approve the novel contrast agent, florbetapir -- widely touted as a breakthrough for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease -- until manufacturer Eli Lilly puts a training program in place, the company announced.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care :: 2011 Consumer Voice Annual Meeting & Conference
The Consumer Voice is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 36th Annual Conference & Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 25-28, 2011. Register by April 30 and save! Select on the links below to learn more about this upcoming event!
- About the Conference
- Registration Rates & Information
- Pre-Conference Intensive Workshops
- Hotel Information
- Grand Rapids Information
- Questions and Sponsorship Opportunities
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Joint Meeting of SAMHSA's Advisory Committees Open to the Public
March 29, 2011 | 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
SAMHSA
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
Sugarloaf/Seneca Conference Rooms
SAMHSA
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
Sugarloaf/Seneca Conference Rooms
You're invited to the Joint Meeting of SAMHSA's Advisory Committees:
- SAMHSA National Advisory Council
- Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council
- Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council
- Advisory Committee for Women's Services
- Tribal Technical Advisory Committee
In addition, SAMHSA's Advisory Committees will hold individual meetings on March 30, 2011, in the SAMHSA office building.
The registration deadline is March 22, 2011, but the Joint Meeting also can be accessed via webcast if you are unable to attend.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Generations United Webinar: Intergenerational Programs - Evaluation of Shared Site Programs
Join Generations United to learn ways to evaluate your intergenerational programs and activities. This session will feature a presentation by a noted expert in the field, followed by questions and conversation on this subject.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in this webinar, both seasoned and novice professionals working in or interested in shared sites and/or intergenerational programming. Generations United wants to hear from you!
You must register to receive the conference call information. To optimize this virtual learning opportunity, please log-on to your computer and call the 1-800 number on your phone. If you are away from your desk, you will still be able to participate by phone only. Register Here
Monday, February 28, 2011
AIRS Conference - Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
What is AIRS?
The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) improves access to services for all people through quality information and referral.AIRS provides a professional umbrella for all I&R providers in both public and private organizations.
Comprehensive and specialized I&R programs help people in every community and operate as a critical component of the health and human service delivery system.
The Mission of AIRS is: "To provide leadership and support to its members and Affiliates to advance the capacity of a Standards-driven Information and Referral industry that brings people and services together."
AIRS is …
- … the international voice of Information and Referral (I&R).
- … a professional membership association of more than 1,200 organizations, supporting 28 state and regional affiliates, that brings people and services together.
- … in partnership with the United Way Worldwide, the premier leader in the development of the 2-1-1 movement that has transformed access for human services.
- … the driving force behind the development of clear and consistent professional Standards that benchmark every aspect of quality I&R.
- … the administrator of an accreditation program that measures an organization’s ability to meet the AIRS Standards, and a certification program that evaluates the competence of individual I&R and I&R/A practitioners.
- … a provider of training, support and technical assistance that culminates in an annual international conference that attracts more than 700 delegates to participate in nearly 100 workshops.
- … a national leader in human services that participates in critical partnerships with the United Way Worldwide, the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, the National Emergency Number Association, the American Association of Suicidology and InformCanada.
- ... a non-profit organization as determined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- ... a membership organization committed to serving our members at the same level that they serve their clients.
AIRS Conference 2011
REGISTRATION BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE (JUST CLICK HERE!)
Want to share? Want to develop? Want to explore?
... then become a Presenter at the AIRS Conference ...
... all you need to do is click on and complete the ...
CALL for PROPOSALS 2011 !
Deadline for submissions: March 15th.
All proposals received before March 1st will enter into a draw
for one of 5 free Conference registrations
Information on AIRS Conference Scholarships
Interested in exhibiting at the AIRS Conference?
Check out the 2011 Conference Prospectus
and if you have any questions, please contact
Sharon Galler at sharongaller@airs.org)
The I&R world will be gathering together again for the next AIRS Conference in
at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn (opposite the Henry Ford Museum)
from June 5th to June 8th 2011.
Attendees are responsible for making their room reservations directly with the Hyatt Regency Dearborn hotel. Early reservations are encouraged to ensure rooms at special discounted rates of $124.00 single/double occupancy, plus tax. Government rates are $95 single/double plus tax with appropriate government identification. Reservations must be made before May 3, 2011 to receive this special pricing. Be sure to reference AIRS to receive these low rates.
The registration brochure should be ready in a couple of weeks. For those budgeting, these are the Early Bird prices and will be available only until April 8th. After that date, the prices for all categories will increases (e.g. the Standard AIRS Member price will go up from $425 to $525).
Early Bird Prices for Full Conference
Basic Level AIRS Member: $425
Standard Level AIRS Member: $425
Premium Level AIRS Member: $340
Aging Network Member (unless also an AIRS Premium Member): $425
Michigan AIRS Member $340
Non-Member $550
Early Bird Prices for Single Day Registration
Single Day AIRS Basic and Standard Member: $240
Single Day AIRS Premium Member: $140
Michigan AIRS Member Single Day: $140
Non-Member Single Day $340
Basic Level AIRS Member: $425
Standard Level AIRS Member: $425
Premium Level AIRS Member: $340
Aging Network Member (unless also an AIRS Premium Member): $425
Michigan AIRS Member $340
Non-Member $550
Early Bird Prices for Single Day Registration
Single Day AIRS Basic and Standard Member: $240
Single Day AIRS Premium Member: $140
Michigan AIRS Member Single Day: $140
Non-Member Single Day $340
(If you have never been before, check out the content of
Thursday, February 17, 2011
AoA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Webinar Series
Title: Care Transitions: Building the Business Case
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern
Description:
Another key component to developing a care transition program in your community is building the financial systems necessary for billing for the services that your agency provides. This next session in our ACA webinar series will explore why this is an important issue for your agency, how you can assess your current financial systems and build a bundled rate for the services that you provide.
Speakers:
Robert Logan, Administration on Aging
Costas Miskis, Administration on Aging
Ken Wilson, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Moderator:
Marisa Scala-Foley, Administration on Aging
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To register for the online event
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1. Go to https://aoa-events.webex.com/aoa-events/onstage/g.php?d=663033785&t=a
2. Click "Register".
3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Submit".
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.
Please note: Space is limited, so please register as early as possible. This webinar will also be recorded and posted on the AoA web site (www.AoA.gov) soon after the webinar.
Friday, February 11, 2011
You're Sick. It's Serious.
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has just released a new video called "You're Sick. It's Serious."
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Two Mental Health Publications Available from SAMHSA
In 2003, Medicaid provided health care coverage for 55 million people, nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population, and was a major source of funding for mental health and substance abuse services. By 2014, Medicaid is projected to pay for 27 percent of the costs for all mental health services and 20 percent of the costs for all substance abuse treatment. Because of their complex needs and high expenditure levels, Medicaid beneficiaries who use these services continue to be the subject of much discussion among policymakers and program administrators at the state and Federal levels.
This report can help inform these policy discussions because it is designed for representatives of consumer groups, Medicaid directors, state mental health directors, and anyone who is concerned about mental health and substance abuse services for vulnerable citizens.
Related Resources
State Profiles of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid
Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility Upon Release From Public Institutions
State Mandates for Treatment for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health, United States, 2008 This new, redesigned edition provides information on the mental health status of the U.S. population, the providers and settings for mental health services, the types of mental health services and rates of utilization, and expenditures and sources of funding for mental health services.
It is a resource for state officials and policymakers, mental health researchers, advocacy organizations, mental health consumers and family members, and anyone with an interest in learning about the mental health services in the United States and the populations served by the U.S. mental health system.
Related Resources
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Projections of National Expenditures for Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Treatment, 2004–2014
Mental Health Findings: Results From the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
Mental Health, United States, 2004
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Mobility Counseling: Principles and Core Components
This conference will also introduce the Assessment of Readiness for Mobility Transition tool developed to assist practitioners working with older adults who can no longer drive a vehicle safely. Through the use of this tool, a mobility counselor can develop a shared understanding of what is occurring and finds ways to intervene to promote effective planning for the future and possible transitions. The ARMT tool is designed to support this process by raising key concerns about mobility (i.e., those expressed by other adults of various ages and levels of functional ability) and by placing those concerns on the table for active discussion and planning. Responses will help inform mobility counselors as to what approaches and messages would be more likely to resonate with individuals.
Moderators
- Lucinda Shannon, National Center on Senior Transportation
Presenters
- Dr. Tom Meuser, PhD, University of Missouri
- Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW, Saint Louis University
Join us for this free audio conference! Please register by clicking on the button labeled "Sign Me Up"
Dial-in instructions will be in your registration confirmation email.
If you'd like to attend this event you must RSVP online by Wednesday February 23.
Learn more about the Assessment of Readiness for Mobility Transition project.
If you have comments or questions please contact Lucinda Shannon at lshannon@easterseals.com.
Note: The time listed is Eastern Time.
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
National Center on Senior Transportation:
Monday, January 31, 2011
Affordable Care Act Webinar: Care Transitions: Making the Programmatic Case
Title:
Care Transitions: Making the Programmatic Case
Date:
Wednesday, February 9, 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern
Description:
Integral first steps in developing a care transition program in your community include: gather and analyzing the data to support your efforts, determining whether and why hospital readmission rates may be high (also known as root cause analysis), and building the necessary partnerships to implement a program. This session in our ACA webinar series will explore these steps and help you to build a solid foundation for a care transitions program in your community.
Speakers:
Cathie Berger, Area Agency on Aging, Atlanta Regional Commission
Jane Brock, The Colorado Foundation for Medical Care
Alicia Goroski, The Colorado Foundation for Medical Care
Abigail Morgan, Office of Policy, Analysis and Development, Administration on Aging
Moderator:
Marisa Scala-Foley, Office of Policy, Analysis and Development, Administration on Aging
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1. Go to https://aoa-events.webex.com/aoa-events/onstage/g.php?d=660124537&t=a&EA=marisa.scala-foley%40aoa.hhs.gov&ET=014126fd08134c088ded8683cc041791&ETR=8a19232ca6896c4c21b4e21fc6b8f3ce&RT=MiMxMQ==&p
2. Click "Register".
3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Submit".
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.
Please note: Space is limited, so please register as early as possible. This webinar will also be recorded and posted on the AoA web site (www.AoA.gov) soon after the webinar.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Long Term Care Discussion Group - New Website
Topics covered in recent years include: White House perspectives on LTC initiatives, the federal government's LTC consumer awareness efforts, House and Senate briefings on various Hill proposals and others. Research topics have included the Long Term Care Admissions Cohort Study, an analysis of the impact of state tax incentives for LTC insurance; and state requirements for in-home worker safety checks. Recent topics included a discussion of the newly enacted CLASS Act, Advance Directives, Caregiver Needs and Supports, and other topics.
Its website includes resource materials used by presenters in the monthly meetings.
Long Term Care Discussion Group
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills
Older people are at much higher risk of car crashes than younger drivers. Some states and provinces test older drivers, hoping to get the riskiest drivers off the road. But the tests they use are inadequate, says Normand Teasdale of Université Laval in Québec, who cowrote the study with Pierre-Luc Gamache, Carol Hudon, and Martin Simoneau. Some governments only test vision; others test cognition, too. In some cases, on-the-road tests also are required.
But none of these tests is enough - they lack accuracy, sensitivity and specificity. To drive effectively, you not only have to be able to see, hear, and think about what's going on - you also have to be able to turn this sensory input into the right action, like stepping on the brake when you see a red light ahead of you. (And not stepping on the gas instead, a common mistake.)
Teasdale and his colleagues think a better approach is to help older adults improve their skills through the use of proper training using a driving simulator and appropriate feedbacks. In experiments, they've found that coaching helps older drivers improve. For example, in one experiment, older adults were tested on the road, then coached in a driving simulator. "We actually walk them through their errors by showing them their own response," Teasdale says. Then the drivers were tested again on the road - without coaching - and their driving improved. "After the training, they really were aware of why they were making errors and what not to do."
Older people should be able to treat driving the way they do golf or tennis, Teasdale says. "Elderly people, if they want, can pick up the phone and they'll have a golf pro or a tennis pro that will gladly help them for as many hours as they want, on the same day." Driving is just another set of motor skills, but there's no such service for driving. The services that are available are mostly to test older people and tell them if they aren't fit to drive anymore. "So I fully understand why older individuals are reluctant to get into this," Teasdale says.
Teasdale and his colleagues hope that coaches and driving simulators can be made available to more older drivers who are worried about their safety on the road. These methods may help keep older drivers behind the wheel longer without compromising road safety.
Source:
Keri Chiodo
Association for Psychological Science
Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Training, New Rules Meant to Reduce Abuse at Adult Family Homes | Seattle Times Newspaper
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By Michael J. Berens Seattle Times staff reporter
In the wake of a yearlong Seattle Times investigation that detailed widespread problems in the adult-home industry, the state has improved training for home owners, made violation reports more accessible to the public and started reporting all abuse and neglect cases to law enforcement.
This 48-hour training course, the state's first at a community college, is just one of many reforms launched this year in the wake of a Seattle Times investigation, "Seniors for Sale," which detailed systemic problems in the adult family home industry.
The Times found that the elderly have been exploited by get-rich-quick profiteers, harmed by untrained caregivers, and ignored by the state even after some died of apparent neglect. Owners even listed elderly residents as commodities in the sales ads for such homes.
The state excused abuse and neglect by owners even when it knew they had lied to investigators, provided falsified medical records or contributed to preventable deaths, The Times found.
Officials at the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, which regulates adult family homes, since have overhauled key programs.
• Adult-home owners now must publicly post state violations they've received so residents and their families can view them.
• Also for the first time, DSHS posts all enforcement actions on its website, which allows the public to more quickly gauge the quality of adult homes.
• DSHS officials now report all cases of suspected abuse and neglect in King County to law enforcement, part of a pilot program launched last month. The Times reported in September that since 2003 at least 236 suspicious deaths in adult homes were never investigated.
"There have been a lot of changes this year that will make this industry better, more accountable and better trained," said Cindi Laws, executive director of the Washington State Residential Care Council, which represents the state's 2,975 adult homes.
Laws said most adult homes provide quality care. Even so, Laws is spearheading a "quick-response team" of experienced home owners who will visit problem homes, provide training and help to correct deficiencies.
Full Article
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Improving Lives of Vulnerable Americans Through Social Security
NASI anticipates approving several project applications up to a maximum of $100,000. Targeted projects of smaller amounts (e.g., $20,000 to $35,000) are encouraged and will be given special consideration. The application deadline is February 15, 2011. Interested organizations are encouraged to send a notice of intent to apply by January 15, 2011, to Elizabeth Lamme (elamme@nasi.org).
Organizations that were funded by NASI for projects starting in October 2010 may not receive over $100,000 total, including this new grant and the October 2010 grant. Funding for projects that started prior to October 2010 will not count toward the $100,000 limit.
Successful projects will translate existing knowledge about Social Security, including the relevant research and analyses of the National Academy of Social Insurance, into messages that empower constituencies most reliant on Social Security. They will also develop innovative outreach strategies to more effectively communicate such messages, and/or build practical knowledge about how Social Security could better meet constituency needs. Finally, they will include a credible strategy to encourage and support constituencies in making their voices heard in the public debate on Social Security. Successful projects will commit to producing at least one educational deliverable (e.g., pamphlet, YouTube video, PowerPoint presentation) to be made publicly available for educational purposes. Preference will be given to applications involving organizations with a grass-roots base in vulnerable communities. Proposals involving collaboration among outreach and research organizations are welcome. Applications from large, well-established national organizations will be considered, although substantial cash participation by the organization will be expected. The initiative will seek to fund a balanced mix of projects, which (across all projects) focus on a range of activities, strategies and target constituencies.
Project funds may not be used in any way that violates tax exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Moreover, funds cannot be used for political campaign activities or to lobby policymakers about specific legislation that may be or has been introduced. It is permissible to educate policymakers and the media about the need for policies to address a particular issue, such as improvements in Social Security. Organizations may conduct educational meetings, prepare and distribute educational materials, or otherwise consider public policy issues in an educational manner.
Full Grant Announcement
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