Your Story Matters
The National Council on Aging (NICOA) is seeking American Indian and Alaska Native Elders living with disabilities to participate in a storytelling project focused on culture, community, resilience, and aging well.
Through the interviews and story mapping, we hope to highlight the experiences, challenges, and strengths of Native Elders while helping improve awareness, services, and support for Native communities.
Who Can Participate?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are age 55 or older
- Are an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
- Live with a disability
Why Participate?
Your story can help:
- Educate providers and policymakers
- Raise awareness about aging with a disability
- Preserve community knowledge
- Strengthen support systems for Native Elders
- Inspire future generations
Accessibility
NICOA is committed to ensuring accessibility throughout this project. Accommodations are available upon request.
Meet the Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC) Team
Scott Willie
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Bernina Gray
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Funding Acknowledgement
This project was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $215,512.00 with 75 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $71,838.00 and 25 percentage funded by non-governmental source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor are an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
