The speakers—and this short and powerful video below—really illustrate that ageism affects both younger and older people, and we need to come together to do something about it.
We are so glad that people across the globe are coming together.
The ‘Changing the Narrative’ event highlighted three strategies that are important to ending ageism: Policy and laws; educational activities; and intergenerational interventions. Here's what's going on in these three arenas in Colorado and beyond:
1. A group of advocates have been working to strengthen workplace age discrimination laws. Last week, SB21-176 was introduced in the State Senate and will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25. You can read more here.
2. On March 24, Changing the Narrative, in partnership with Denver Public Library is hosting a conversation on workplace age discrimination with Elizabeth White, author of 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal. You can register for this free event here. If you, a loved one, a friend have experienced, or are experiencing, age discrimination, you won't want to miss this candid conversation with Elizabeth, who shares her own story and puts it into a larger social and policy context.
3. Our on the same pAGE intergenerational conversation campaign continues! We have a conversation that is open to the public tomorrow—you can register here. Can't make it tomorrow, or would like to host your own, private conversation within your organization or with friends? We've got you covered. Download our toolkit, which provides you with everything from invitation emails, facilitation tips, sample activities, and questions for conducting your own intergenerational conversation.
4. Finally, want to learn more about ageism? Our Change AGEnts are available to do one-hour presentations for your group or organization. Reach out on this form, and we'll be in touch to schedule one.
During this morning's session, speakers talked about the "ripple effect." This has always been the heart of our strategy at Changing the Narrative. Each action, each step, we take has a ripple effect. We hope you will join us in creating #AWorld4AllAges
With much gratitude,
Janine Vanderburg, Director, Changing the Narrative
#EndingAgeismTogether