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Age-Inclusive American Cities Guidebook
The Age-Inclusive American Cities Guidebook, developed by the National Age-Inclusive Working Group in collaboration with 19 cities, including New York City, provides proven strategies, best practices, and actionable steps to help cities create inclusive, accessible communities where older adults can thrive.
NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez speaks at the annual conference of Home and Community Care Ireland about combating ageism and coordinating services to meet the needs of the growing older population.
The U.K. Telegraph reported on how the anti-ageism resource guide in NYC Public Schools tackles “Disney Villain” stereotypes and other ageist depictions.
Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, and NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell announced on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that an older adult liaison has been designated in every precinct and police service area in New York City.
The Wall Street Journal covered the introduction of a new anti-ageism resource guide at thirteen New York City public high schools for the first time.
An inter-agency collaborative established to realize and institutionalize an age-inclusive New York City through structural, legislative, and systemic solutions
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