Network for Older Adults Community Agreements

Use people’s correct names and pronouns.

Think about how your words and actions might affect others.

Share your thoughts, but also give others a chance to speak.

Talk about your own experiences instead of speaking for others.

Be curious, open, and respectful.

What’s shared in the group stays private; be mindful of confidentiality.

Listen carefully before you respond.

NOA is intended to be as safe and comfortable as possible for all members. In order to mitigate harm, language and actions that are oppressive (i.e. racist, xenophobic, transphobic, homophobic, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, and other “-isms)” will not be tolerated.