The Master Plan will focus on several topic issues, including Formal Long-Term Care, Informal Long-Term Care, Housing, Transportation, Employment/Volunteerism, Health/Wellness, Disaster Preparedness, and Elder Rights.; Monday, February 20, 2006, 10:...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is preparing the Master Plan on Aging, 2006-2008, a policy document that guides the actions and procedures for the provision of services to older citizens throughout the State of Florida. According to Chapter 430, F.S., the plan must include policy goals and program strategies designed to respond efficiently to current and projected needs. Two additional public meetings are being held throughout the state to offer citizens the opportunity to provide input on the plan. All persons are invited to participate.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m. ― 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F, Tallahassee, FL 32399

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 23, 2006, 2:00 p.m. ― 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Tony Rotino Senior Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Master Plan will focus on several topic issues, including Formal Long-Term Care, Informal Long-Term Care, Housing, Transportation, Employment/Volunteerism, Health/Wellness, Disaster Preparedness, and Elder Rights.

If you would like to provide comments on any of these issues, written testimony can be submitted to the department by mail to: Master Plan on Aging, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Note: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons requiring special accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the department at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting: Sherilyn Toro, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the department by calling 1(800)955-8771.