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Centers.We feel that many folks are afraid to dine inside with masks off,though <br /> transportation, income and aging related issues still prevent our older adults from <br /> accessing food <br /> New Business <br /> 11. Green and Healthy Home Initiative (GHHI)- Shenae McPherson <br /> a. The GHHI ties perfectly into our Falls Prevention efforts and Handy Helper (HH) Program <br /> to provide home improvements for safety and accessibility issues for older adults. We <br /> continued to take on and complete numerous projects during COVIDI9. One project coming <br /> out of the HH program was the Falls Prevention Initiative, developed by GHHI (Green <br /> Healthy Homes Initiative). The 501-c3's focus has been to address the social determinants <br /> of health and the racial inequity. The Falls Prevention program partnership will identify <br /> older adults aged 55+ who are at risk of falls, and will provide safety and accessibility <br /> improvements, while implementing educational meetings to provide healthy lifestyle <br /> changes. They will vet and send to us to do the home safety assessment and repairs, rails, <br /> lighting, grab bars, etc., and will reimburse us for materials and staff time. This will become <br /> a recurring project if the pilot goes well.We have identified approximately 45-50 <br /> participants. We were one of 6-7 agencies chosen for the pilot program. The pilot is for age <br /> 55+. Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries are not eligible at this time. Hoping that it can be <br /> expanded in the next round. <br /> b. EMS partnering with us to do the home visits, follow up and educational visits. <br /> 12. HOPE NC - First Inclusive Housing Summit on Thursday, November 10 to explore inclusive, <br /> affordable housing that meets the needs of people of all ages and abilities: especially the need to <br /> belong. <br /> a. Flyer- HOPE NC Orange County working in arena of folks with intellectual disabilities. <br /> Organization started by a group of moms that have children with Intellectual and <br /> Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who were trying to plan for what would happen after the <br /> parents were gone. Their desire is to build an inclusive housing, building an inclusive <br /> (dream) village for people of intellectual abilities, hopefully in OC. If you know of someone <br /> who would be interested in living in this type of community, please let Janice know. She <br /> would love for them to be on the panel at the summit. Not just for persons with IDD, <br /> inclusive community for people of all abilities. Individuals with IDD would have their own <br /> apartment but continue to receive Fed&State services but live independently in the <br /> inclusive community of people of all abilities <br /> i. Discussion followed, zoning has always been a barrier for older adults, IDD, people <br /> with disabilities <br /> ii. If you want to attend the summit, please let Janice know, and if you know of an older <br /> adult interested in attending to be on the panel. Heather would like to attend <br /> 13. Direct Care Worker Awards - Nominations accepted through Sept. 15 for the following <br /> categories: Client Impact, Longevity, Leadership, Going the Extra Mile, and Rising Star. One person <br /> will be chosen as the "Direct Care Worker of the Year." <br /> a. A hybrid format Awards Celebration will be held Nov. 3 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at the Seymour <br /> Center and live streamed <br /> i. Soliciting gifts for the honor roll. There is a cash prize for the 6 categories <br /> b. Kim reported that the nominations have been open since June 15 and they have 17 <br /> nominations so far. Nomination is set to close on the September 15th. The committee will <br /> extend the deadline for a week if we do not reach 30 by Sep 15. <br /> c. Kim invited everyone to join and to nominate if you know of someone who is a caregiver <br />