Dear Healthy Aging Readers,
We couldn’t wait until the next quarterly newsletter to share with you some timely news, so here we are knocking on your digital door.
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We are pleased to share with you that HAMV, in collaboration with the MV Builders Association and the 4 Councils on Aging, has been nominated for a $2,500 Community Impact Grant for the Home Safety Modification Pilot Program. You can learn more about this program on our website at https://www.hamv.org/home-safety.
Now we need the votes!
So show us your support and cast your ballot online, only one ballot per person. With your support we can continue to support our Older Adults desire to age-in-place on out island.
Voting is open through May 28th, 2021. Please ask your friends to support Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard and our COAs!
Click the button below to cast your vote:
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Important and late breaking news from the FCC to provide financial support for broadband access!
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
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Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311
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The Merry Month of May - the focus is on Older Americans!
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This month of May is Older Americans Month. Ageism is a serious issue, and is close to our hearts here at HAMV. There are events going on throughout the month in support of Older Americans.
Changing the Narrative, a Colorado based awareness campaign about ageism, has some great virtual events you can attend.
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Learn how to become an age-friendly employer on May 18.
This short lunchtime presentation will share the benefits of being an employer that welcomes people of all ages, and the steps that you can take to become more age-friendly.
On May 25 or May 27 - Join in on an intergenerational conversation about ageism.
The recently-released Global Report on Ageism found that both younger people and older people experience ageism. And the report pointed to a strategy that helps, one that Changing the Narrative has been using for some time: Intergenerational conversations about ageism.
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