"EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS" TRAINING SERIES FOR
COMMUNITY & FAITH PARTNERS

SESSION #5: AGEISM & ABLEISM

Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:30 am - 9:45 am

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Communities of faith are hubs where older adults feel safe, valued and may escape social isolation. Faith and lay leaders entrusted with their spiritual care are, more often than not, first responders in instances when the well-being of older adults is at risk. To better equip faith-affiliated caregivers with the necessary insights, skills and resources to minister to this vulnerable sector, the San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC), in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and the Institute on Aging (IOA), supported by a grant from the Metta Fund, offers this six-week online training series entitled, "Empowering Older Adults." This week's training session entitled, "Ageism & Ableism" will be led by Institute on Aging Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services Ali Chiu. The three-fold focus of this presentation will be: 1) To understand different forms of ageism and ableism and their overall negative impact on community; 2) To learn practical tools to support healthy, respectful, and sustainable community living; and 3) To examine ways to avoid barriers and prevent abuse.
Special Message from California Attorney General Rob Bonta
for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
(Introduction of Guest Presenter and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Ali Chiu
Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services
Ali Chiu has been a public service provider since 1999. Her focus has been on anti-violence (domestic violence, gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, & human trafficking). She also has been an advocate on issues relating to seniors and people with disabilities. She is currently the Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services of Institute on Aging and is a Steering Committee member of the National Human Trafficking and Disabilities Working Group. Ali also holds a seat on the San Francisco Family Violence Council.

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