In-person CALIFORNIA.
Ageism, Health Care, and Healing – An Attendee-Led "Unconference" 

• What it’s about: Ageism (bias against people because of age) harms health and is deeply rooted in health care. It often combines with other discrimination, like ableism (bias against people with physical or cognitive challenges), making health care harder to access and less fair.

• The event:

  • A two-day "unconference" in Pasadena, CA on October 18–19, 2025

  • Brings together about 40 people from different backgrounds, ages, and experiences—including those with chronic health conditions

  • Participants choose topics, share lived experiences, and work together to set goals for change

• How it works:

  • Uses interactive “Liberating Structures” tools to guide conversations

  • Focuses on creating new ideas for healing and addressing ageism and ableism in health care

• Details:

  • When: Sat Oct 18 (10 AM–5 PM PT) & Sun Oct 19 (9 AM–4 PM PT) 

  • Where: Pasadena, California

  • Cost: Pay-what-you-can ($5–$250)

  • What’s included: Breakfast, lunch, and free parking; small local travel stipends may be available

  • Register by: October 11, 2025

• After the event: Notes, ideas, and participant-approved materials will be shared publicly at no cost.

To learn more or register, contact Hilary Siebens at hilary@siebenspcc.com.
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