LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing World 2018

Seventh Annual Conference at

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Conference Date: Friday, March 16, 2018

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Submission deadline November 3, 2017 (5:00 pm EDT)

The seventh annual LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing World conference is a collaborative effort of the LGBT Aging Project, a program of Fenway Health; North Shore Elder Services and the Over the Rainbow LGBT Coalition; Salem State University School of Social Work; CareDimensions; and AARP Massachusetts. Substantive practice and policy topics that affect and involve the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities and allies are addressed in this open and welcoming forum as a convening of community. LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing World is intended for consumers, educators, researchers, and public policy makers as well as professionals who support and work with LGBT older adults and caregivers. CEUs are offered for social workers and nurses.

We anticipate hostingabout fifteen breakout sessions at the Conference. The following is information for submission of presentation proposals:

  • Presenters may submit multiple proposals
  • Maximum of two (2) presenters per session
  • A separate proposal must be submitted for each presentation
  • Word format must be used for all proposals
  • All breakout sessions will be 75 minutes in length and presenters should allow ample time for questions and discussion

Send submission by November 3, 2017 by email with attachment in Word format to

Include in Subject line: LGBT Elder Conference Proposal 2018

Title of Presentation (10 words maximum): ______

Lead Presenter: First Name: ______Last Name: ______

The following are topics we would particularly welcome for presentation at breakout sessions (please check all that apply to your proposal):

☐ Aging / ☐ Ethnicity
☐ Family Dynamics
☐ Financial Issues
☐ Friends and Allies
☐ Health and Wellness
☐ Health Disparities
☐ HIV/AIDS
☐ Housing
☐ Legal and Ethical Issues / ☐ Long Term Services and Supports
☐ Mental Health and Substance Use
☐ Policy and Advocacy
☐ Sexuality
☐ Social Support and Isolation
☐ Spirituality and Religion
☐ Supporting Resiliency
☐ Transgender
☐ Bisexuality
☐ Caregiving
☐ Creating Community
☐ Cross-Cultural/Multiple Identities
☐ Disability
☐ Diversity
☐ Domestic Violence/Abuse
☐ Elders of Color
☐ Veterans/Military Experience
☐ End of Life / ☐ Intergenerational Programs / ☐ Other

Short Description of Presentation (25 words maximum)– this description will be included in the Conference Program.

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Presentation Abstract (500 words maximum) should describe your presentation topic, goals, methods, and/or expected outcomes. Please be advised that the content of your presentation must be specific to the support of LGBT older adults and caregivers.

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Objectives: Please include three learning objectives for participants in your presentation.

  1. ______Objective 1
  2. ______Objective 2
  3. ______Objective 3

Please provide your contact information (two presenters maximum):

Primary Presenter - this individual will be the only contact for the workshop:

First Name: ______Last Name: ______

Professional Title: ______

Organization: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip code: ______

Email: ______

Daytime Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Additional Presenter:

First Name: ______Last Name: ______

Professional Title: ______

Organization: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip code: ______

Email: ______

Daytime Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

For each Presenter:

1.Biographical Sketch (150 words maximum) for accepted presenters will be included in the Conference Program. Please describe your current position, relevant background, and area of expertise.

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2. Resume or CV (two pages maximum) is required.

Please insert resume/CV into this application form or attach separately in Word format when submitting application.

Presentation Format for Proposed Breakout Session – Check all that apply:

☐Lecture ☐PowerPoint ☐Discussion ☐Case Presentation ☐Panel ☐Other: ______

References: Please include three readings (articles or books) as presentation references using the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual style. For more information about writing references in APA Style visit

  1. _____Reference 1
  2. _____Reference 2
  3. _____Reference 3

Reminder: Deadline is November 3, 2017 and thank you for your submission!

Responses to submissions will be made in December 2017. For clarification, additional information,or questions, please contact .

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