Empowering Seniors with Celiac Disease: Advocacy Strategies and Legal Rights


The National Celiac Association is holding a comprehensive webinar designed specifically for seniors with celiac disease, caregivers, family members, advocates, and more on Mar 27, 2024 02:00 PM ET.


This session focuses on empowering attendees with advocacy strategies and highlighting the important legal rights and requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to ensure effective representation and care in extended care facilities.


Key Topics:


1. Celiac Disease in the Senior Population: The impact of celiac disease on seniors and the necessity of proper advocacy in their care.


2. Legal Foundations: A primer on seniors’ legal rights under the ADA and FHA.


3. Advocacy Techniques: Strategies and tips for effective advocacy, including how to communicate with care facility administrators and legal entities.


4. Building Support Networks: Guidance on forming and leveraging networks with healthcare professionals, legal experts, and fellow advocates.


5. Navigating Systems: Tips on navigating healthcare and legal systems to advocate for seniors with celiac disease in extended care facilities effectively.


Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ef-Oe0gORnmgqMvg9NeLHA#/registration


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