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Registration Fees: Members $50; Non-members $70; **$25 for Current PSC Designation Holders. Registration Deadline is February 4, 2026. AASC is moving from one database to another, so a deadline to register must be implemented to support that change. Our system will be down February 5 - 6 for this transition; registration will reopen after that date. If you need support registering for this or any other courses while the system is down, please contact webinars@servicecoordinator.org Money will not be collected for this pre-registration until this event is moved to the new database. Registrants will be billed after the event has moved. The webinar is 2 - 3:00 Eastern on April 29, 2026. This is a prerecorded webinar offering with a live Q&A for 1 training contact hour. This ethics webinar provides a comprehensive exploration of the unique ethical challenges and systemic ageism encountered across mental health, housing, and crisis service sectors. Participants will examine foundational ethical frameworks—focusing on dignity, worth, and integrity—to understand how perceptions of aging influence policy, service delivery, and personal interactions. By reviewing practical tools from reputable and leading organizations on aging and health, attendees will learn to identify common ethical dilemmas and apply decision-making frameworks that uphold professionalism. The session concludes with actionable strategies to shift attitudes and combat ageism, empowering professionals to foster more equitable and respectful environments for older adults. Who Should Attend: Elderly; Advanced Social Services
Learning Objectives - Define why older adults are considered a vulnerable population and ageism.
- Identify the unique ethical challenges inherent in serving vulnerable populations and ageism intersections with professional ethics and the impact on care.
- Apply knowledge on the impact of perceptions of aging as it relates to professionalism and leave with tools to explore shifting attitudes.
- Understand the common ethical dilemmas related to ageism and how to maintain professionalism when responding.
About the Presenter
Marisa Sheldon, MSW, LISW-S, is a dedicated leader in the field of gerontology and social work, currently serving as the Director of the Age-Friendly Innovation Center and Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County at The Ohio State University College of Social Work. With over a decade of experience at the university, including her role as a Community Lecturer, Marisa has been instrumental in spearheading initiatives that reframe the narrative on aging. She is a driving force behind impactful projects like the "Aging: So Cool Everyone is Doing It" campaign and the Shallow Subsidy Pilot, which addresses critical housing needs for older adults through collaborative research and community partnerships. Throughout her career, Marisa has demonstrated a profound commitment to building age-friendly communities by fostering interdisciplinary engagement and supporting vulnerable populations. Her prior experience at the Alzheimer's Association as a Support Groups and Helpline Coordinator underscores her clinical expertise and deep-rooted passion for service. A proud alumna of The Ohio State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, Marisa continues to bridge the gap between academic research and direct service delivery to ensure that aging is recognized as a universal and positive journey.
This webinar meets the following HUD Service Coordinator Training Requirements Area(s): The Aging Process; Elder Services; Ethics in Service
Coordination; Mental Health and Aging; Healthy Aging; Professional Boundaries;
Effective Advocacy; Crisis Prevention and Intervention; Effective
Communication; Current Trends in Affordable Housing and Healthy Aging
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