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The American Dream: The Struggles of HIV+ Women and Economic Justice

This webinar, held by the Positive Women's Network on April 23, 2012, explores the intersection of HIV, economic justice, and women's empowerment. With insights from notable speakers including Julie Davids and Ethel Long-Scott, participants discuss policies, resources, and advocacy strategies aimed at improving economic mobility for HIV+ women. The session emphasizes the importance of understanding economic hardships faced by these women and explores legal protections against workplace discrimination. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on making the American Dream accessible for all!

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The American Dream: The Struggles of HIV+ Women and Economic Justice

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  1. Living the AmericanDream?A Reality of Poverty for HIV+ WomenU.S. Positive Women’s Network, a project of WORLDApril 23, 2012

  2. Housekeeping • Yes this webinar is recorded! • Tinyurl.com/pwntools • Chat box • *6 to unmute and mute your phone

  3. Blogs & Talking Pointstinyurl.com/pwntoolspwn-usa.org/blog

  4. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Presentations • What is Economic Justice? with Julie Davids, HIV PJA • At the cross roads of money and health: policies, practices, and realities with Ethel Long-Scott, Women’s Economic Agenda Project • Advocating for Economic Mobility with Juanita Williams, The Measuring Stick Crafting Circle • Tools & Resources for Advocates • Discussion and Dialogue

  5. National Positive Living Coalition • Patient Protection and health care reform: http://www.healthcare.gov/law/index.html • SSI/SSDI beneficiary work programs • Employment Network: https://yourtickettowork.com/web/ttw/en-directory • Ticket to Work program: http://www.ssa.gov/work/aboutticket.html • Overview of disability discrimination and legal protections in the workplace: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm • Americans with Disabilities Act • Department of Justice HIV/AIDS site • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s ADA Fact Sheet: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html

  6. Women’s Economic Agenda Project • www.weap.org • World Courts Event: tinyurl.com/WCW2012

  7. HIV Prevention Justice Alliance • www.prevention justice.org • Economic Justice Working Group

  8. Health, Hardship, Renewal:A Research Study of the Economic Strategies of Women Living with HIV • http://www.hhrstrategies.org/ • Celeste Watkins-Hayes, PhD • Reports and Blogs

  9. U.S. Positive Women’s Networktinyurl.com/pwntools • HIV Volunteerism: In Our House • Can I Reach for the American Dream? • HIV+ Women are a Valuable Asset for Economic Growth • Under Surveillance by Medicaid • Pushing the Glass Ceiling • Bridging the Wage Gap

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