Correction - Webinar: Getting the Word Out about WEAAD

Webinar: Getting the Word Out: Creating Compelling Communications for WEAAD

Corrected Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 2:00 pm ET - Click here to join the webinar   

Every June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Join us Wednesday for a webinar on effectively getting the word out about your WEAAD event.

The webinar will cover the latest research on discussing elder abuse, tips for working with reporters and the media, and social media best practices.

Presenters include:

• Ann Mosher, Public Affairs Office, Office of External Affairs, Administration for Community Living
• Andrew Volmert, PhD., Director of Research, FrameWorks Institute
• Ana Poblet-Kouttjie, MPH, Project Coordinator, National Center on Elder Abuse, University of Southern California

Registration is not required. Join the webinar.

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WEAAD in 100 Tweets: Event Ideas, Tips, and Resources

On April 21, ACL hosted a lively #WEAAD2016 Twitter chat. During the chat advocates and organizations from across the country (and Canada) shared:

• creative WEAAD activities ranging from trainings to purple food.
• successes, challenges, tips, and resources from past WEAAD events.
• the impact of WEAAD in their communities.

Missed the discussion? Visit the #WEAAD2016 Storify page for highlights from the chat.