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This community group focuses on issues of interest to AARP members, volunteers and staff who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or an ally (LGBTA). It is a place to share ideas, resources, successes, and concerns about aging, caregiving, retirement...as an LGBTA person, and as part of the AARP community.
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kidquertus said:
on October 23, 2009 02:42 PM ET

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS237180+21-Oct-2009+BW20091021
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Catherine97
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Catherine97 said:
on November 17, 2009 06:02 AM ET
edited on November 17, 2009 06:06 AM ET

Link to Bob Claunch's "blog."  He posted a link to a Bay Windows article about HHS' National LGBT Elder Resource Center

http://bobandjacksfilm.blogspot.com/


smartinez55
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smartinez55 replied to jane's Post #1 :
on November 12, 2009 09:00 AM ET

Excellent , kudos for her.


jane
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jane replied to jane's Post #1 :
on November 2, 2009 12:51 PM ET

Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 11:50 AM
Subject: HHS to Establish the First LBGT National Resource Center

 
On October 21 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced plans to establish the nation's first national resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and supports for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals.  The LBGT Resource Center will help community-based organizations understand the unique needs and concerns of older LGBT individuals and assist them in implementing programs for local service providers, including providing help to LGBT caregivers who are providing care for an older partner with health or other challenges. 
 
The Administration on Aging will award a single Resource Center grant at up to $300,000 per year, pending availability of funds. Eligible entities will include public-private nonprofit organizations with experience working on LGBT issues on a national level.  To view the program announcement, please go to http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx.
 
For additional information regarding this announcement please contact Greg Case at greg.case@aoa.hhs.gov .  

jane
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jane said:
on November 2, 2009 09:13 AM ET

Isn't this AWESOME??!!  I saw Kathy Sebelius in person on Saturday morning, oddly enough. I was in a long line at an area highschool waiting for a swine flu vaccine for my 2 teenagers, and she was working the line. I took her hand and said, and by the way, THANK YOU for the GLBT Resource Center! Wonderful idea!  She looked a bit startled and shook my hand and moved on. But i was totally sincere. :-)

Slow progress...slow but sure...

 

Jane