This event featured video storytelling, an interview with Paula Basta, the outgoing Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, and panel discussions on policy efforts to support LGBT+ older adults and older adults living with HIV/AIDS and examples of affirming programming for older adults in Illinois! Panelists Mary E. Anderson (AARP), Carolyn Austin (AgeLinc), Katie Fasullo (CMSS), Timothy S. Jackson (AFC), Nina Orlowski (AgeOptions) and Aaron Tax (SAGE).

Also featuring

Nic Westrate, PhD (UIC)

Storyteller – Lamar Jackson

Mike Ziri (Equality Illinois)

Terri Worman

Kim L. Hunt (Pride Action Tank/AIDS Foundation Chicago)