Workshop explores nature of ageism

Ageism and ableism are underlying causes of elder abuse. To help combat these issues and in conjunction with Elder Abuse Prevention Month, the local Area 1 Agency on Aging will host a free webinar, “Still Kicking: Confronting the Intersection of Ageism and Ableism in the Pandemic’s Wake,” on June 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Based on a presentation by internationally recognized ageism expert Ashton Applewhite, this 90-minute workshop will delve into the nature of ageism and ableism, how they intersect and reinforce each other, and why it’s so important to dismantle the dread and dual stigma.

Internationally renowned experts and the co-founders of OldSchool.info, the antiageism clearinghouse, will lead everyone in this exploration of what people must do to shift societal norms and their own thinking to reduce elder abuse.

Applewhite, author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism,” has been recognized by the New York Times, the American Society on Aging, the New Yorker and National Public Radio as an expert on ageism. She speaks widely at venues that have included the TED mainstage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it.

Presenter Ryan Backer is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. Backer aims to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression.

Presenter Kyrié Carpenter trained as a therapist and is now an anti-ageism coach and educator. She brings deep experience and knowledge of human development and transformation to each offering.

Space is limited. Sign up for the free workshop at https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZUsd-ytpzkvGNeq5S8HI0FOauXT 5LaXCog.