Highlights Archive

King County is gathering information on unmet transportation needs for the following populations:  children, seniors, low-income adults and people with disabilities.  Results will be used to inform the Coordinated Special Needs Transportation Plan and to leverage federal and local funds to improve transportation for these populations.
 

• Take the Survey

The survey will be available on-line through October 23.   To distribute hard copies of the survey, select your preferred language below to download the survey and print copies. 

• English
• Chinese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Mail completed surveys by October 27 to:
   Margaret Casey
   Aging & Disability Services
   PO BOX 34215
   Seattle, WA 98124-4215

For more information on King County Coordinated Special Needs Transportation Plan visit the Special Needs Transportation website, or contact Margaret Casey.
 

Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is offering interested organizations an opportunity to request an investment for Community Information & Assistance (I&A) services for older adults. 

Community I&A programs provide information and assistance services to specific populations who may not otherwise be able to access services because of language, culture or location.  The goal of the program is to provide information about and access to health and long-term care services for people 60 years of age and older in King County and 55 years of age and older within Seattle city limits.

The total available investment for 2010 is projected to be a minimum of $ 978,570 in discretionary funds from federal, state and City of Seattle resources.

RFI application forms and related materials are available on the Seattle Human Services Dept. web site.  Proposals are due on September 10. 

ADS is accepting comments on the draft Area Plan Update and the recommended Service Area Discretionary Allocations.  Public comments will be accepted through August 14, 2009.

In addition, the ADS Advisory Council is hosting  Public Hearings on August 11 and 14.  For more information, vist the Area Plan Update Process section of the ADS website.

Applications for the Senior Farmer's Market Voucher program are now available for the 2009 season. Completed forms are due by May 29. Due to the limited number of vouchers available, recipients will be chosen through a random selection process.

The City of Seattle is seeking applications for the 2009 Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund (TMF). The fund supports projects that reach technology underserved communities, thereby increasing "digital inclusion." Deadline is March 9, 2009.

At their meeting on July 15, the Aging and Disability Services Sponsors approved the 2009 recommended service area discretionary allocations for public review and comment through August 8, 2008.

The 2008 Legislative Forum "Aging Readiness: The Legislative Challenge" will be held Wednesday, September 17 at the Tukwila Community Center. On-Line registration is now open

The Senior Nutrition Program is acceptiing Request for Investment (RFI) proposals to provide Congregate and Home Delivered meals to older adults in King County.

Join us on Monday, May 12th at the Tukwila Community Center as we gather with others interested in creating a vibrant Senior Nutrition program in King County. Learn about recent studies, best practices and results from community surveys. Network with others for partnerships and collaborations and to share ideas for building active and healthy communities.

ADS wants to hear your feedback and ideas for improving the Senior Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Programs. Please take a moment to complete an on-line survey and help us improve these vital programs.

In preparation for their upcoming Prevention Policy Summit, the Mental Health Transformation Project (MHTP) is soliciting input from individuals and organizations with an interest in mental health.

The public review period for the Draft 2008-2011 Area Plan on Aging ended on August 10, 2007. ADS will submit a final version of the plan to the State this Fall.

Universal Design: US and International Updates, Trends and Prospects. A presentation for the City of Seattle by Valerie Fletcher of Adaptive Enviroments/Institute for Human Centered Design. August 22, 2007.

The draft 2008-2011 Area Plan on Aging is available for Public Comment through August 10th. Contact Karen Winston @ 206-684-0706 for more information.

King County Executive Ron Sims Proclaims: "May is Older American's Month"

Join us on May 9th from 3 to 6 p.m. to talk with staff, enjoy refreshments, and take in the views from the 51st floor of Seattle Municipal Tower.

PEARLS Gives Seniors with Minor Depression New Hope. One in a series of stories by CDC on successful prevention research Programs.

ADS is sponsoring Focus on the Future Forums to inform the development of the next four year Area Plan on Aging for King County, 2008 - 2011.