Are You an LGBT Elder?

Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is a member of the Diverse Elders Coalition, a national coalition formed to ensure that policymakers hear the needs and perspectives of elders when and where it matters. This coalition advocates for policies and programs that improve aging for American Indian/Alaska Native elders, Asian American and Pacific Islander elders, Hispanic elders, LGBT elders, and other racially and ethnically diverse older adults.

The federal government’s Administration on Community Living (ACL) just released a plan for how to make sure that elders with the greatest social need receive the services they require — and the plan expressly acknowledges that diverse elders may be among those eligible for increased resources.

After releasing this plan, the ACL asked for feedback from the public — but we don’t have much time to act. Comments must be submitted to the ACL before August 22! 

Click the link and answer the questions there to make sure the ACL wants to hear from you, and the more personal your story, the better. Tell the ACL why you need them to take action today.