Legislative Forum
Aging Readiness: The Legislative Challenge
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008 |
See our Highlights section for a summary of the 2008 Legislative Forum, including event photos and presentations.
The legislative forum is a biennial event hosted by the ADS Advisory Council featuring advocacy training, overviews of the state legislative process, and panels and guest speakers on federal and state issues important to Washington's older adults and people with disabilities. This years event was presented in partnership with the Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care Advisory Board.
2008 Forum Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 |
Sign in, coffee and tea, light breakfast items |
9:00 - 9:05 |
Welcome, housekeeping items Michael Miller, Chair, Aging and Disability Services Advisory Council |
9:05 - 9:15 |
Opening remarks Sally Nixon, Director, Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care |
9:15 - 9:40 |
How to communicate effectively with state legislators. Tony Lee, Advocacy Director, Solid Ground |
9:40 - 10:20 |
The "Inside" Story: How the legislature really works, and how to use this knowledge in your advocacy. Dennis Mahar, Director, Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, and Jerry Reilly, Consultant, Public Policy Consultants, Inc. |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Keynote: Building Aging-Friendly Communities in the Puget Sound Bob Drewel, Executive Director, Pugest Sound Regional Council |
11:00 - 12:15 |
Aging Readiness: How Washington Can Prepare. Rep. Dawn Morrell, Rep. Jeannie Darneille, and Rep. Jay Rodne |
12:15 - 1:00 |
Lunch 12:40 Performance by the Central Area Senior Center Sliders |
1:00 - 1:05 |
Reconvene, housekeeping items Terri Baker, Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care Advisory Board |
1:05- 1:45 |
Project 2020 Medicaid Diversion Proposal Kathy Leitch, Assistant Secretary, Aging and Disability Services Administration |
1:55 - 2:15 |
Increasing State Medicaid Eligibity Limits Peter Greenfield, Staff Attorney, Columbia Legal Services |
2:15 - 2:45 |
Closing Remarks / Call to Action Pamela Piering, Director, Aging and Disability Services |
For more information:
- Contact Doug Ricker at 206-684-0292.