0 | Creating Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships

1 | u Welcome and Introductions u Format u Logistics Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships

2 | u Describe the vision for Aging and Disability Resource Center Networks u Define partnerships, how they develop and why they are beneficial. u Describe opportunities for collaboration between disability and aging service systems. u Explain strategies for successful partnerships. u Describe lessons learned about establishing and maintaining successful partnerships. Learning Objectives Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships

3 | u 1965 Older Americans Act u 1973 Rehabilitation Act u 1985 Medicaid HCBS Waiver u 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act u 1999 Olmstead Decision u 2001 President’s New Freedom Initiative u ADRCs u 2009 Year of Community Living ADRC Background

4 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships u Seamless system from consumer perspective u High level of visibility and trust u Proactive intervention into long-term support pathways u Integration of aging and disability service systems u Formal partnerships across aging, disability, and Medicaid agencies u All income levels served AoA Vision for ADRCs

5 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships Adapted from: Putnam, N. Bridging Knowledge in Long Term Care and Support: Crossing Network Lines Aging and Disability Service Systems Aging NetworkDisability NetworkID/DD Network Administration on Aging u State Units on Aging u AAAs u Tribal organizations u Senior Centers Office of Education & Rehabilitation Services u State Vocational Rehabilitation Units u Centers for Independent Living u City and County Disability Service Offices Administration on Developmental Disabilities u State Councils on Developmental Disabilities u County ID/DD Boards u Private organizations and service providers

6 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships CILs and AAAs Well Positioned to be ADRC Key Players ADRC Operational Components CIL Core Services 1. I&R and Awareness 2. Options Counseling 3. Streamlined Access to Services 4. Person-Centered Hospital Discharge Planning 5. Quality Assurance & Evaluation 1. Information & Referral 2. Peer Support 3. Independent living Skills Training 4. Advocacy AAA Core Services 1. Information & Access Services 2. Nutritional Services 3. In-home Services 4. Preventative Health Services

7 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships 1. Housing 2. Transportation 3. Assistive Technology 4. Employment 5. Accessibility 6. Assisting Caregivers 7. Funding 8. Community Education 9. Deinstitutionalization 10. Emergency Preparedness 11. Aging with Disabilities 12. Home Safety & Modifications 13. Voting Areas for Collaboration

8 | u Formal agreements u Formal referral protocols u Co-location u Cross-training staff u Joint marketing and outreach u Client service collaboration u Sharing I&R resources u Sharing client data Key Aspects and Activities of ADRC Formal Partnerships Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships

9 | How do Partnerships Evolve? Dating Engagement Marriage

10 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships u Partnership is a central activity of the ADRC and partners should be involved in every aspect of the project. u Involve partners early in the planning process. u Set clear and realistic expectations for partnerships. u Remain flexible in determining partnerships through written agreements or protocols to ensure consistency over time and across different staff. u Identify champions in partnering organizations. General Lessons Learned

11 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships u Focus on similarities between organizations and where mission, values and goals align. u Pick a specific project to work on together to get started. u Be aware of differences in terminology or interpretation (self-direction, consumer-direction, case management). u Recognize and account for differences in staff and organizational capacity across organizations. u Be as open-minded, transparent and inclusive as possible. u It takes sensitivity, commitment and patience to overcome cultural and organizational differences. Aging and Disability Partnership Lessons Learned

12 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships Describe how the ADRC network developed in your state and how disability groups were involved. Panel Discussion

13 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships Discuss the strategies used to build the ADRC network in your state or local area. Panel Discussion

14 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships Describe the benefits of existing partnerships. Panel Discussion

15 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships Describe challenges your ADRC encountered and how you overcame them in the development of partnerships. Panel Discussion

16 | Successful Aging and Disability Partnerships What advice do you have for organizations looking to develop strong partnerships? Panel Discussion