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Our growing population of LGBTQ seniors will roughly double to 6 million Americans by 2030. Unfortunately, decades of marginalization and legal and institutional barriers have left many LGBTQ seniors with considerable challenges in their twilight years. These obstacles include higher rates of poverty, pronounced social isolation, and inadequate access to health care due to barriers in the aging system and past discrimination. In 2016, President Obama reauthorized the 1965 Older Americans Act which provides services and support - including access to essential health services - for elderly people nationwide. However, this legislation did not specifically address the needs of LGBTQ seniors. Advocates say discrimination poses the greatest threat to these seniors. Studies show LGBTQ seniors face health problems linked to societal stigma, discrimination and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBTQ seniors has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and suicide. Personal, family and social acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity affects the mental health and personal safety of many of our LGBTQ seniors.
Proposed legislation: Reintroduction of H.R.1777 - Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2019
Prospective Sponsor: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR) |
- I oppose reforming current LGBTQ Seniors policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Mike Johnson (LA).
- I support increasing federal support to LGBTQ Seniors through the Older Americans Act (OAA) by:
1.) Including LGBT older adults among women, rural, and racial and ethnic minorities as a population with the greatest economic and social needs under OAA.
2.) Permanently establishing the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging to provide critical resources, information and tools for aging service providers to better address the needs of LGBT seniors.
3.) Requiring the Assistant Secretary of Aging to oversee data collection for LGBT adults, their needs, and efficacy of state aging resources to meet those needs.
4.) Require the long-term care ombudsman to collect and analyze data regarding LGBT discrimination.
5.) Prioritizing grants for organizations working to improve LGBT health, long-term care, and access to culturally responsive services.
And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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I support increasing federal support to LGBTQ Seniors through the Older Americans Act (OAA) by:
1.) Including LGBT older adults among women, rural, and racial and ethnic minorities as a population with the greatest economic and social needs under OAA.
2.) Permanently establishing the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging to provide critical resources, information and tools for aging service providers to better address the needs of LGBT seniors.
3.) Requiring the Assistant Secretary of Aging to oversee data collection for LGBT adults, their needs, and efficacy of state aging resources to meet those needs.
4.) Require the long-term care ombudsman to collect and analyze data regarding LGBT discrimination.
5.) Prioritizing grants for organizations working to improve LGBT health, long-term care, and access to culturally responsive services.
And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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- Representative
If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting her to favorably consider either reintroducing H.R.1777 - Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2019, or a similar version thereof.
- National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
If elected as a trustee, National Resource Center on LGBT Aging will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to advocate for the rights, safety and protection of LGBT seniors.
About: The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults. The center is led by SAGE, in collaboration with 18 leading organizations from around the country.
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- No trustee votes received.
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| Poll Opening Date |
February 26, 2024 |
| Poll Closing Date |
March 03, 2024 |
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