Advocacy
ORCA is dedicated to ensuring LGBTQ+ older adults are valued, respected, and actively engaged within the Albuquerque metro area and beyond. ORCA advocates for older LGBTQ+ people’s social inclusion, quality of life, and long term care needs.
ORCA advocates for older LGBTQ+ adults through LGBTQ+ competency training, outreach and community involvement.
Advocacy
ORCA is dedicated to ensuring LGBTQ+ older adults are valued, respected, and actively engaged within the Albuquerque metro area and beyond. ORCA advocates for older LGBTQ+ people’s social inclusion, quality of life, and long term care needs.
ORCA advocates for older LGBTQ+ adults through LGBTQ+ competency training, outreach and community involvement.
Competency Training and Outreach
ORCA hosts LGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings and outreach events that:
Educate senior-serving providers in LTC settings on the specific needs of older LGBTQ+ seniors (LGBTQ+ cultural competency training).
Consult to improve in-home and facility-based services for older LGBTQ+ adults, as well as the friendliness of low-income senior housing facilities.
Engage other public and private organizations to support the delivery of high-quality services.
If you want to book a LGBTQ+ Competency Training or Outreach Facilitation, or if you have any questions, please email us at sc@orcaabq.org.
Community Involvement
ORCA volunteers attend community events, conferences, and meetings to ensure older LGBTQ+ adult issues are addressed and to educate broader communities on the important contributions of LGBTQ+ older adults.
If you are interested in advocating for LGBTQ+ older adults, please sign up to become an ORCA volunteer.
