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Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Through Employment-Based Training

On April 14, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Join the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry on May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for a free webinar training event about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce through employment-based training.

Register for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion event with Ayana King

On March 17, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

LeadingAge National is offering a virtual event, “Shared Learning: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—A Way Forward,” with Ayana King on Tuesday, March 23 from noon – 2:30 p.m. CT. Register here!

This highly interactive event will explore tangible ways LeadingAge member organizations are embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and making inroads to impact change within the aging services community.

We all have a role (regardless of our role) in this work!

Share Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Story with LeadingAge

On January 27, 2021 by LeadingAge

Featuring Susan Hildebrandt, VP of Workforce Initiatives at LeadingAge

There is still time to complete your survey! In 2021, LeadingAge National is helping provider members focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key component of its recently adopted strategic plan. Over the next 3 years, LeadingAge aims to offer all member organizations the tools and resources they need to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and this effort begins with you.

LeadingAge Launches DEI Survey

On January 20, 2021 by LeadingAge

Featuring Susan Hildebrandt, VP of Workforce Initiatives at LeadingAge

We need your help! In 2021, LeadingAge National is helping provider members focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key component of its recently adopted strategic plan. Over the next 3 years, LeadingAge aims to offer all member organizations the tools and resources they need to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and this effort begins with you.

Our Commitment to Positive and Lasting Social Change

On August 12, 2020 by Gayle Kvenvold

Leading Change. Changing Lives. That is more than our promise. It is our purpose. During our recent LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors meeting, we re-committed to positive and lasting social change through not only our words but our actions.
 

LGBTQ Individuals Get Protection on the Job, But Not for Healthcare

On June 16, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

The U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled that existing federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation of transgender status. The ruling will affect LGBTQ workers across the country, because most states don’t provide protections from workplace discrimination. However, that decision followed a federal announcement stripping transgender health protections from the Affordable Care Act.  

Legal and Clinical Ethics in Serving LGBT+ Older Adults

On November 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) has published Legal and Clinical Ethics in Serving LGBT+ Older Adults, authored by attorneys Robert Rodè and William McDonough of LeadingAge Minnesota business partner member Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, and Jane Danner of Volunteers of America National Services.  

Making Zero Harm Possible: Ecumen Diversity & Inclusion Council

On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

The Diversity & Inclusion Council at Ecumen was recently recognized with a Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes individuals and staff teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating people with respect and dignity – always.  

Free Training for HCBS Providers on Community Inclusion

On March 6, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

A free webinar on March 14 will help Adult Day Services and Assisted Living providers whose clients receive funding through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs ensure their setting facilitates community inclusion as required by the HCBS Settings Rule.