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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15th, 2026 Contact: Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) welcomes the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act...
I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect. Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually...
Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy,...
At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive...
Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad...