Study Sessions and Videos

In April, we launched a series of Aging and Disability Study Sessions.

Some workshops are posted on our YouTube Channel.

On October 20, 2021, we celebrated Global Dignity Day with a conversation about dignity. Learn more about the event at the Global Dignity Day page, or watch the Global Dignity Day webinar.

Study Sessions, Workshops and Training

DignityMA Study Session: Using Class Actions to Promote System Change

Steven Schwartz, Legal Director, Center for Public Representation, was the featured guest for a DignityMA Study Session on September 22, 2023. His topic is Using Class Actions to Promote System ...

DignityMA Study Session – ReFraming Aging

Presenter: Melissa Donegan, LSW,  Director, Healthy Living Center of Excellence, AgeSpan Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Join ReFraming Aging Zoom Meeting
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DignityMA Study Session – PACE Program 101 and More

PACE - Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Presenter: Candace Kuebel, LCSW, MSW, MBA, Executive Director,
MassPACE Association Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Zoom link for PACE
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DignityMA Study Session – The Future of Nursing Homes: Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard – A case Study

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Embracing the core values in the disruptive concept for nursing home design, the "Green House" model, Navigator Homes of Martha's Vineyard, opening this fall, ...

Nursing Home Staffing

This important topic was not a DignityMA Study Session, but this post attempts to be a compilation of current information on the topic. CMS has released a Notice of Proposed ...

DignityMA Study Session with Secy. Edward Augustus

DignityMA Study Session with Secretary Edward Augustus, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The captions below are auto-generated by Vimeo ...

Study Session: Older American Act Programs and New Rulemaking

The U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking input on proposed updates to the regulations for its Older Americans Act (OAA) programs. The proposed rule is the first substantial ...

DignityMA Study Session with State Director of Rural Affairs Anne Gobi

Study Session with State Director of Rural Affairs Anne Gobi Thursday, June 29, 2023, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Director of Rural Affairs Anne Gobi will be the featured guest ...

How Nursing Homes Funnel Billions Through Companies – Little Scrutiny from Federal Government: Report, Webinar and Study Session

Dignity Alliance Massachusetts, in a launch of the new Aging and Disabilities Study Sessions, will hosted a state level discussion of nursing home finances and the need for more financial ...

Legislative Training for Advocates

Presented by Jessica Constantino, Massachusetts Director of Advocacy, AARP With Senator Richard T. Moore, Co-chair of the Dignity Alliance MA Legislative Work Group Wednesday, March 9, 2022 This session was ...

Social Media Workshops

Engaging Everyone: Creating Accessible, Powerful Social Media Content Part One can be viewed on YouTube and we have provided a roadmap and other useful links below. Sign Up for Part ...