What is the Summit?: The Summit, an event held by the Coalition for Aging LGBT (CfA), will shine a bright light on the needs of the aging LGBT communities in North Texas. The challenges facing aging LGBT individuals are real and will ultimately affect almost every member of the LGBT community. While many programs exist that assist the general aging population, most were not designed with the unique needs of the LGBT community in mind. According to Cannon Flowers, CfA Founder and Chair, “If we don’t start addressing these issues now, some LGBT seniors may be forced ‘back into the closet’ to avoid discrimination when they seek assistance, or even worse, many may be too afraid to seek assistance at all.” Fort Worth City Councilmember: Ann Zadeh will welcome Summit attendees during the opening plenary session. The Summit will dig deep into areas of primary concern for LGBT seniors – housing, legal/financial issues, legislation, transgender-specific issues, caring and wellness, and social spaces and support. The Summit will feature an impressive group of speakers on all of these issues, who will provide national, state and local perspectives. Stay after the Summit for a special FREE treat: The City of Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, Q Cinema, and The Inaugural Summit on LGBT Aging for Tarrant County proudly presents: MOVIES THAT MATTER
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The Collin County Summit on LGBT Aging was held on July 23, 2016 at SMU in Plano.SATURDAY JULY 23, 2016 SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY – PLANO CAMPUS 5236 Tennyson Pkwy, Bldg 4, Plano, TX 75024 9:30am - Registration and Complimentary Breakfast provided by McDonald's of Greater North Texas Program starts promptly at 10:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM AGENDA FOR THE DAY
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IMPORTANT LINKS PREZI PRESENTATION FROM THE SUMMIT HOW BIG IS THE CHALLENGE – SIZING UP – CANNON FLOWERS http://prezi.com/kanqotdt02rx/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share VIDEOS OF THE EVENT Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w50pWYDqaDw&feature=youtu.be Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19SNF-3q9hI&feature=youtu.be Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NspJuQPhfTs&feature=youtu.be Executive Summary Report |
SUMMIT OBJECTIVES
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OVERALL AGENDA FOR THE EVENT
WHAT ARE THE NEXT ACTIONS FOR COALITION?
- OPEN THE EVENT AND WELCOME – COUNCILMEMBER ADAM MEDRANO
- HOW BIG IS THE CHALLENGE – SIZING UP – CANNON FLOWERS
- UNT PSYCHOSOCIAL RESEARCH 50+ LGBT – BARTON POCHE'
- EXPLORING EXISTING SERVICES (ED-U-Care) – SHARYN FEIN
- AN LGBT HOUSING OPTION (SafeHaven) – ROBERT EMERY
- LAMBDA LEGAL SENIOR’S PROGRAM – OMAR NARVAEZ
- KEYNOTE ADDRESS – REV. STEVEN SPRINKLE
WHAT ARE THE NEXT ACTIONS FOR COALITION?
- The Summit and the LGBT media of the Summit have generated an overwhelming response and interest, with the Coalition working to address each email and social media contact.
- Develop long-term communication and culture of involvement for those who presented and attended (or registered) to attend the Summit or have expressed an interest in being involved with the Coalition for Aging, LGBT (DFW)
- Summarize and make available Summit evaluations from attendees.
- Meet with leaders of Dallas area care-based organizations/non-profits with missions to serve the LGBT community in hopes of developing partnerships and Coalition members.
- Meet with local “influencers” and/or leaders who are committed to this subject matter and interested in serving Coalition in the role of Board and/or Advisors..
- Work with Board/Advisor to define legal organization structure – August 2015
- Schedule next DFW Summit for September 2015
- Explore leveraging efforts and seeking assistance from SAGE National (Serena Worthington)
- Explore possible funding from individuals, foundations and government entities
- Submit Summit report to the following key organizations:
- Media
- SAGE (New York)
- The White House
- Event Presenters
- Available for attendees upon request