The Network: CADER Launches Free Course to Prevent Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
The Center for Aging and Disability Education & Research (CADER) at BUSSW is dedicated to improving the healthcare system for the aging LGBTQ+ community. To that end, CADER has recently collaborated with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) to create a free online course for all providers in Massachusetts that contract with, receive funding from, or are certified by specified government bodies.
Excerpt from “CADER Launches Free Course to Prevent Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity & Expression” originally published on The Network for Professional Education:
In order to prevent and eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, Massachusetts legislation mandated that new curriculum and training be developed and implemented to improve medical access for these underrepresented groups.
This course’s content was created by the LGBT Aging Project at the Fenway Institute. As leaders in engaging with mainstream elder care providers to prevent the mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders, their guidance and support in creating this course was invaluable. The course will be hosted and managed by CADER.
“CADER is pleased to collaborate with EOEA in their commitment to ensure that all individuals receiving services are treated with respect and compassion regardless of race, creed, gender identity, or whom they love,” says Research Assistant Professor Bronwyn Keefe, Director of CADER and The Network for Professional Education.