The purpose of the summit is to dispel the myths of ageism and the Department’s involvement in elder rights in Florida; inform participants on how to help elders in discrimination issues involving housing, employment and public accommodations; and ...

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Division of Volunteer and Community Services

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs, in partnership with Florida AARP, The Florida Commission on Human Relations and the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
PLACE: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the summit is to dispel the myths of ageism and the Department’s involvement in elder rights in Florida; inform participants on how to help elders in discrimination issues involving housing, employment and public accommodations; and showcase the viability (physical and mental capabilities) of seniors and their benefits to Florida’s communities in the workforce and involvement in civic engagement activities.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by May 18th, 2009. The registration fee is $6.00 and includes lunch. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation and should be mailed to: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Janine Rogers-Harris, Community Relations Manager, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Communities for a Lifetime Bureau, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000, [phone], email: [e-mail].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Janine Rogers-Harris, Community Relations Manager, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Communities for a Lifetime Bureau, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000, [phone], email: [e-mail].
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Janine Rogers-Harris, Community Relations Manager, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Communities for a Lifetime Bureau, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000, [phone], email: [e-mail].