[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: Updates on accessibility with the vaccination process at the convention center and PA Council on Aging’s first-ever Social Isolation Symposium

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: Claudia Tasco <Claudia.Tasco at phila.gov>
> Date: March 18, 2021 at 12:12:26 PM EDT
> Subject: Updates on accessibility with the vaccination process at the convention center and PA Council on Aging’s first-ever Social Isolation Symposium
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> Good afternoon everyone,
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> Updates on accessibility with the vaccination process at the convention center
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> Septa is onsite at the convention center to help register individuals for CCT
> Septa is providing free transit passes to individuals that require assistance at the convention center
> CCT is available for individuals door to door as needed for anyone that needs it not just registered individuals for any city or FEMA run clinic including seniors and those with other disability needs
> Call 311 for translators to schedule CCT
> There’s a cot, seating pads, and noise cancelling headphones for individuals with sensory needs available as of today
> Trying to get septa busses to transport individuals to vaccination sites this is not door to door but can be accessible by email OEM to schedule 
> Walk-up accommodations are until March 22 at the Convention Center from the 23rd it will be appointment only for second doses
> https://www.phila.gov/2021-03-16-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-citys-vaccine-clinics/
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> Everything you need to know about the City’s Vaccine Clinics | Department of Public Health | City of Philadelphia
> In order to make COVID-19 vaccine easily accessible to all Philadelphians, the Health Department has partnered with a variety of vaccine providers to give out vaccine and set up clinics.
> www.phila.gov
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> PA Council on Aging
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> Continuing its work on the growing issue of social isolation among older adults, the Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCA) is hosting a Social Isolation Symposium on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24 to present information and resources to individuals who work with older adults, including caregivers and health care staff; stakeholders, and the public.
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> This first-of-its-kind event in Pennsylvania will feature nationally-known speakers focusing on the impact of social isolation, and how to get older adults engaged to ensure their continued health and wellbeing. 
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> The two-day virtual event offers attendees a chance to participate in more than a dozen workshop sessions or select those of particular interest. Session topics include older adult suicide prevention; how to prevent social isolation among LGBTQ older adults; engaging, supporting and empowering family caregivers; using partnerships and collaborations to reduce social isolation; staying social in a socially distanced world; getting seniors online, and more.
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> REGISTER HERE
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