Spotlighting and Uplifting the Power of Community at the NHCOA Awards Dinner

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Every year, from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It is an opportunity to honor the people, traditions, and…

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Small Steps That Bring Sure Footing: Commemorating Falls Prevention Awareness Month

Aging with Dignity

By: Dashel Lewis

Sep 24, 2026

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness about falls, understand why they happen, and take practical steps to help prevent them. Contrary to ageist myths, falls are not an inevitable part of aging, and many falls can be prevented through simple changes at home, regular health check-ups, and greater awareness of balance and mobility.…

Sovereignty and Access: Challenges Facing Tribal Communities

Access to Services

By: Dashel Lewis

Aug 21, 2026

Each year, on August 9th, we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It’s an occasion to not just celebrate the different cultures of the world’s indigenous populations, but also to raise awareness of the innumerable harms committed, promises broken, and ongoing challenges to indigenous self-determination.

Since 1994, when the Unit…

DEC Statement on DHS Public Charge Final Rule

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 30, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30th, 2026

Contact:

Diverse Elders Coalition

info@diverseelders.org

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) strongly condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to rescind the 2022 Public Charge rule, dramatically expanding the authority of immigration officials to deny green card applications for lawfully p…

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Stories change minds. One of the most effective ways to educate the public and build momentum for diverse older adults is to describe our lives and the elements that shaped them. Stories tell leaders about our struggles and triumphs in ways that facts and numbers cannot do alone. And your story can be the story that leads to change.

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Policy and Advocacy Issues

Spotlighting and Uplifting the Power of Community at the NHCOA Awards Dinner

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Oct 29, 2026

Every year, from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It is an opportunity to honor the people, traditions, and experiences that have helped shape our nation while celebrating the diversity that makes our commun…

DEC Statement on DHS Public Charge Final Rule

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 30, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30th, 2026

Contact:

Diverse Elders Coalition

info@diverseelders.org

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) strongly condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to rescind the 2022 Public Charge rule, dramatically expanding the authority of immigration officials to deny green card applications for lawfully p…

When Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Inclusion, Caregivers Carry the Cost

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 23, 2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and community-based supports that make daily life, community living, and self-determination possible. A…

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Spotlighting and Uplifting the Power of Community at the NHCOA Awards Dinner

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Oct 29, 2026

Every year, from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It is an opportunity to honor the people, traditions, and experiences that have helped shape our nation while celebrating the diversity that makes our commun…

DEC Statement on DHS Public Charge Final Rule

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 30, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30th, 2026

Contact:

Diverse Elders Coalition

info@diverseelders.org

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) strongly condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to rescind the 2022 Public Charge rule, dramatically expanding the authority of immigration officials to deny green card applications for lawfully p…

When Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Inclusion, Caregivers Carry the Cost

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 23, 2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and community-based supports that make daily life, community living, and self-determination possible. A…