Save the Date for These Upcoming Events

>Safe Steps Fall & Fire Prevention Workshops: Train the Trainer

Wednesday, May 7 – Renton
Thursday, May 9 - Bellevue
8:30 a.m. - noon

>Making Decisions: Life, Death and Dignity

Saturday, April 26
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
UW Seattle Campus, Parrington Hall Forum, Room 309

The It's My Decision initiative would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults in Washington state diagnosed with six months or less to live the legal choice to access and self-administer life-ending medication. Join the Evans School of Public Affairs for a conversation with proponents and opponents of this proposal. Featuring former Governor Booth Gardner and Duane French. 

Advance registration suggested by April 18. E-mail EventRSVP@u.washington.edu or phone 206-221-7384.

>Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

The 2008 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will begin its voucher application process this month. The program provides a voucher for eligible seniors (low-income, ages 60+) to use at Farmers Markets throughout King County.

Application forms will be available beginning April 21 through all Senior Information & Assistance (I&A) programs and for downloading on the Aging & Disability Services web site. Applications will be accepted through May 21. 

Because of the limited number available, vouchers will be distributed by a random lottery selection among the total applications received. All applicants will receive a letter in June informing them of their status.

For more information, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 206-448-3110 or 1-888-435-3377, or contact one of the Senior I&A programs for ethnic communities.

>Multi-Family Housing Access Forum

Tuesday, May 20
8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Marriott SpringHill Suites, Downtown Seattle

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will host a discussion on the topic of accessibility in the construction of multi-family housing. The program, which is free and includes breakfast, is open to building professionals, including architects and civil engineers, as well as developers, government officials, and advocates for individuals with disabilities.

The forum will educate housing professionals on their legal obligations under the federal Fair Housing Act’s accessibility requirements and encourage dialogue among the participants. The program focuses on cooperative approaches to achieving compliance and celebrates partnerships that have produced accessible multi-family housing in which everyone profits—developers and consumers alike.

To be added to the invitation list, or for more information, email accessforum@usdoj.gov or visit the U.S. Department of Justice Fair Housing Initiative web page.

>Lifting the Clouds: Addressing Depression in Older Adults

Friday, May 30
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cedarbrook Conference Center, SeaTac

Washington Alliance for Healthy Aging (WAHA) presents the 6th Annual Healthy Aging Summit.

• Understand current trends in depression and aging
• Promote and advance screening and early detection of depression
• Increase knowledge of effective community-based treatment models
• Learn about successful approaches among service providers
• Recognize and discuss barriers to mental health for older adult

Registration information and agenda available in April. For more information, contact Karen Lewis at 206-824-2907, ext. 1905.

>Challenges in Caregiving: Giving Care, Taking Care

Monday, June 2
Tukwila Community Center

Learn practical caregiving skills and strategies. This full-day caregiver training conference allows you to choose from many helpful workshops based on your needs as a caregiver.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call today to receive a full brochure and registration form: 1-800-422-3263 or 360-725-2544.