Aging Network
Aging & Disability Services is part of the Aging Network which was established in 1965 with the passage of the Older Americans Act (OAA).
National Level
The Administration on Aging (AoA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is the official Federal agency dedicated to policy development, planning and the delivery of supportive home and community-based services to older persons and their caregivers. The AoA works through the national aging network of 56 State Units on Aging, 655 Area Agencies on Aging, and 236 Tribal and Native organizations.
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is the umbrella organization for the AAAs and Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. Through its presence in Washington, D.C., n4a advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans.
State Level
In Washington State, Aging & Disability Services Administration (ADSA) functions as the State Unit on Aging. ADSA is part of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Local Level
The Seattle-King County Area Agency on Aging is one of 13 AAA's in Washington State. The Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging (W4A) works with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to create elder friendly communities and to enhance the effectiveness of each AAA through a strong agenda of information, debate, advocacy and education.
Direct Services
ADS sub-contracts with over sixty agencies to provide a network of in-home and community services, support programs and assistance to older adults and qualified disabled adults.
Consumers
In 2006, over 28,000 older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities in King County received services from the local Aging Network. To get more information on the types of programs and services available for older adults and people with disabilities, please contact Senior Information and Assistance at 1-800-435-3377.
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