2023 Odyssey webinar series – Topics, dates and times
The Odyssey committee is excited to announce more information about the 2023 webinar series, including topics, dates and times for upcoming sessions. We will share details about presenters for each webinar when registration for that event opens. Attend each webinar for no charge. To learn how to register, go to the webinar series website.
Workforce shortage – Data and current trends
Presenters will share data and trends, at the state and national levels, to explain the current direct care workforce shortage. Participants also will learn how changing demographics may further affect direct service for older adults and people with disabilities.
Date
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time
1 to 3 p.m.
Workforce shortage – Promising practices
Participants will hear about state and national initiatives to help solve the direct service professional (DSP) shortage. Presenters across the fields of aging and disability services will share promising practices that help address current workforce challenges.
Date
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time
9 to 11 a.m.
2023 legislative updates
Participants will get an overview of the 2023 legislative session and possible implications for state programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Presenters will give additional context for legislative action and policy changes.
Date
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time
1 to 3 p.m.
Major change initiatives
DHS staff will explain the reasons for some of the major initiatives that are underway to better serve and support older adults and people with disabilities. These changes are designed to give people more choice and control over the services and supports in their lives.
Date and time
Late summer 2023
Reminder: Register for Breaking the cycle of white supremacy in aging and disability services
Register for the first Odyssey 2023 webinar: Breaking the cycle of white supremacy in aging and disability services, presented by Donte Curtis. Registration closes at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Overview
Get information about how white supremacy culture is harming us and the work we do. Donte Curtis will discuss how the dominant culture shows up in our lives and provide tools and strategies to break the cycle of white supremacy. Participants will have an opportunity to share new ideas and talk about what is possible when people do the work to form new views about equity, justice and liberation.
Date
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Stay in touch
Subscribe to the Odyssey webinar email list, or visit the webinar series website, to make sure you are notified of future events and updates.
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