2nd Annual LGBTQ Aging Symposium

Sponsored by: SAGE Maine and EqualityMaine

About the Symposium:

We gather as the LGBTQ aging population in Maine and nationally are dealing with unprecedented attacks and challenges in the past year.
 
Together we will learn how to identify and address the unique concerns and needs of LGBTQ older adults. We will work to develop comprehensive recommendations and action plans with elder service providers and policy experts on LGBTQ aging.
 
We will explore several themes: long term support services, housing, public health, senior centers and community engagement, and legal considerations. We will discuss issue areas including data collection, needs assessment, cultural competency training and evaluation, outreach and access, service delivery, complaint resolution, and, of course, legislation.
 
And we will take time to meet new LGBTQ+ people from around the state and enjoy live entertainment and the beautiful setting of Maple Hill Farm!

REGISTER TODAY: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/sagemaine/sagemainelgbtqagingsymposium

SCHEDULE

Friday July 27th 2018
2:15 Welcome
2:30-4:00 Community Conversation - LGBTQ Aging in Maine
4:00-4:30 Speaker: Welcome from Senator Angus King
4:30 -5:30 Free Time / Friends of Bill
5:30-6:00 Symposium Kickoff / Registration Begins
6:00 Dinner and Music
7:00 Evening Entertainment: Cast Aside Productions

Saturday July 28th 2018
8:30 Registration
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:15- 10:15 Keynote address: Services and Care for  LGBTQ Elders: An Intersectional Approach in Maine 
Speaker: Jessica Maurer, Executive Director, Maine Council on Aging
10:45-12:00 Workshops
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45- 1: 45 Panel: Re-Imagining Your Future: Creative Alternatives to Housing and SAGE Caregiving
2:00-3:15 Workshops
3:30-4:30 Wild and Precious
4:30-5:00 Discussion/ Closing Circle Evaluations

For more information about Symposium email Hilary.thibodeau@gmail.com