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Disability, Aging, and the Unique Impact on Service Delivery

In honor of Elder Abuse Awareness month, Sandra Harrell, from Activating Change, will discuss the unique dynamics of abuse experienced by two communities of older adults with disabilities: those who are formerly able-bodied and are aging into disability and those with early-acquired disabilities who are aging with disabilities. Sandra will also discuss the barriers to …

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Sign Language Interpretation Service Informational Webinar

Esther Fass and Nancy Smith from Activating Change will provide an overview of Activating Change's new remote sign language interpretation service. The new service provides remote sign language interpretation services – free of charge – to victim service providers in the United States serving Deaf victims and their families. Victim service providers must meet eligibility …

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Sexual Violence in the Lives of Indigenous People with Disabilities

Nearly 3 million people in the United States identify as “American Indian or Alaskan Native” (2010 U.S. Census). Due to systemic and historical oppression, individuals within these communities experience high rates of sexual assault and have high rates of disability. Indigenous survivors of sexual assault who also have a disability encounter unique barriers in their …

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