Connecticut Age Well Collaborative
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A statewide, cross-sector initiative that fosters Connecticut communities where we all thrive as we grow up and grow older.
Joined October 2022
The 2024 Age Well Academy kicks off this Thursday, January 4, at 11am! We'll introduce our new campaign to disrupt ageism and ableism, sharing our in-progress campaign visuals to catalyze statewide conversation. Register now at https://t.co/HWQyiT8vEA
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Don't forget to register for #AgeWellAcademy! The next session, "Meet Our Campaign: Disrupting Ageism and Ableism in Connecticut," takes place on Thursday, January 4, at 11am. Register at https://t.co/HWQyiT8vEA
#disruptageism #disruptableism
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It's been an amazing year -- from developing the #AgeWellAcademy, to launching our #CommunityLeadersFellowship, to celebrating our #WellspringAward winners at the State Capitol. Download our year-end summary to see all that we've accomplished. https://t.co/1BmYiBuvHH
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We were honored to host our Steering Committee and special guests last month for our annual, in-person meeting. Over the course of an inspiring afternoon, we welcomed new members, celebrated our achievements in 2023, and began to plot our course for 2024. #ctagewellcollaborative
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Our first #AgeWellAcademy of 2024 happens January 4! The session introduces our new campaign to disrupt ageism and ableism. (Please note that content will overlap with our presentation at the 2023 CCM Convention.) Register at https://t.co/HWQyiT8vEA
#disruptageism #disruptableism
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This year, we've been working on a campaign to disrupt ageism and ableism. Now, we're proud to share our first concepts - a set of posters-in-progress that we hope will catalyze a conversation to evolve and refine our visuals and messaging. Check it out at
ctagewellcollaborative.org
Every Age. Every Ability. Successfully shaping policies, practices, and resource flows that support Connecticut residents across the lifespan first requires us to look at our deeply held, implicit...
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Get ready for the 2024 #AgeWellAcademy! Sessions will focus on the campaign we are launching to disrupt ageism and ableism in Connecticut. Find the full schedule on our website: https://t.co/OacKcldODP
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Did you miss us at the #ccmconvention? We'll reprise our talk during the first #AgeWellAcademy of 2024, happening virtually on Thursday, January 4, at 11am. The presentation introduces our campaign to disrupt ageism and ableism in Connecticut. Register at https://t.co/rt5ZMSatg7
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We were honored to present today at @CCMAdvocacy's 2023 convention! Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about fostering aging and disability inclusive communities. #CCM #ccmconvention2023
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We can't let our month of #gratitude go by without recognizing our Collective Impact Partners -- 30 and growing! We're grateful for your #partnership in fostering aging, dementia, and disability inclusivity across CT. Find the complete list on our website: https://t.co/1TQ2dnYEBQ
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Our fourth #AgeWellAcademy was about taking action to advance aging, dementia, and disability #inclusivity, with a manual of practical actions for governments, community stakeholders, and residents. Watch it at https://t.co/Oue0b4Tx83 and find the guide at https://t.co/SABRZJ3mSC
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Our second two #WellspringAward winners -- Groton's Thrive 55+ Active Living Center and Central Connecticut State University -- expanded the reach of their organizations to be more inclusive of older adults. Learn more about their programs at https://t.co/99WfQWzQJ1
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Our first two 2023 Wellspring Award winners -- Age-Friendly Glastonbury and Dementia-Friendly Southington -- launched community-wide initiatives to promote age, dementia and disability inclusivity. Find out more about their efforts in our resource guide: https://t.co/99WfQWziTt
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Our third #AgeWellAcademy was a joyful celebration at the State Capitol. Together, we recognized the tremendous achievements of our first cohort of Wellspring Award winners. Read their inspiring stories in the companion resource guide: https://t.co/99WfQWzQJ1
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We've spent a lot of time over the past year thinking about how to disrupt implicit bias about aging, dementia and disability -- and we're nearly ready to share! Join us at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Annual Convention for a first look: https://t.co/9qaKQ85J9L
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Our second #AgeWellAcademy and resource guide were packed with practical guidance on how communities can reframe aging, dementia and disability to promote #inclusivity for all residents. Check it out at https://t.co/5SEtf1Y4Ob and find the guide at https://t.co/vtfsn4j8cO
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Last year's Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Annual Convention was our first public event, and we're honored to present again this year. Our talk will be at 10am on November 28. Pre-register online for discounted rate: https://t.co/9qaKQ86gZj
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We aim to bring a sense of celebration to all our work. In that spirit, we partnered with talented musician Jeff McQuillan to write and record 'We Age Well.' The song captures the vibrancy we hope to inspire in communities across Connecticut -- listen at https://t.co/SWhSctFhlU
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In November 2022, the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative made the leap from a volunteer-run effort to a staffed initiative. This month, we're looking back with #gratitude at our first year. Watch the Age Well Academy where we first introduced ourselves at
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We're honored to be presenting at the #SupportedDecisionMaking Summit on Thursday, November 9, sponsored by the Connecticut State Independent Living Council. Registration is currently full, but you can join the wait list at
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Supported Decision Making Summit: My Life, My Choices – Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Thu Nov 9, 2023 - Supported Decisi...
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