Public Notice Intent to Request Direct Service Waivers Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) will conduct a Public Hearing for its application for Direct Service Waivers from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs on Tuesday, ...  

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    OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

    Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida d/b/a Senior Choices of Southwest Florida

    The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIME: August 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

    PLACE: 15201 N. Cleveland Ave, Suite 1100, North Fort Myers, FL. 33903

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Notice

    Intent to Request Direct Service Waivers

    Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) will conduct a Public Hearing for its application for Direct Service Waivers from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at 15201 N. Cleveland Ave, Suite 1100, North Fort Myers FL 33903.

    AAASWFL will request Direct Service Waivers to provide evidence-based health and wellness workshops under the Older Americans Act Title III-D (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services).

    These workshops include:

    • A Matter of Balance

    • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

    • Powerful Tools for Caregivers

    • Stay Active and Independent for Life

    • Tai Chi for Arthritis (for Falls Prevention)

    • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

    • Walk With Ease

    The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments concerning the above services.

    AAASWFL connects adults 60 and over and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with Independence and dignity in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, Glades, Lee and Sarasota Counties.

    Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise AAASWFL at least five days before the hearing by calling (239)652-6900.

    For more information, contact: Rebecca MacKenzie, Director of Programs and Planning becky.mackenzie@aaaswfl.org or (239)652-6900.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Becky MacKenzie, Director of Prgrams and Planning,

    becky.mackenzie@aaaswfl.org or (239)652-6900.

    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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: (239)652-6900. 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: Becky MacKenzie, Director of Programs and Planning,

    becky.mackenzie@aaaswfl.org or (239)652-6900.