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Center for Intergenerational Policy and Practice
About
Long Island's first center for intergenerational policy and practice has been established as a partnership between Dowling College and Intergenerational Strategies. The Center for Intergenerational Policy and Practice is dedicated to the promotion of policies, programs and coursework that bind generational groups together as well as intergenerational practices that reduce age stereotyping and discrimination.
"The Center is multi-disciplined, offering not only an academic studies program but also a leadership development initiative directed to age 50+ adults who are looking for second careers in public service work. In addition, the Center offers seminars and an annual conference," says Dr. Susanne Bleiberg Seperson, the Intergenerational Center's Director.
Paul Arfin, President and CEO of Intergenerational Strategies, reported that the Center is the first of its kind in the entire region. According to Arfin, "the Center draws upon best practices in the growing intergenerational field and serve as a replicable model for other colleges and universities." He feels intergenerational programs are the wave of the future and are needed on Long Island. Intergenerational programs have demonstrated that they can improve the health conditions of older adults while benefitting the groups they serve whether they are children, youth, or older populations.
The Center's public policy agenda concentrates on generational equity issues challenging those that would pit one generation's needs against those of another generation. We recommend and promote policies that see each generation having assets to contribute to the common good."
The Center launched its activities in September 2008 with an Educational Seminar at the College. The Seminar featured world-renowned geriatrician Dr. Robert Butler, President of the International Longevity Center, who discussed his book, The Longevity Revolution.
"IABC-LI Conference"
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"Intergenerational Policy and Programs: From Vision to Practice,"
Friday, November 7, 2008 View Photos
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