[Seniorresources] Diversity & Aging Forum

[Marilyn Branch-Mitchell]

Knowing that every Virginian has the right to age with dignity
regardless of ethnicity, gender, economic or disability status, AARP
Virginia announces its first Diversity and Aging Forum, November 19th in
Richmond.  Governor Tim Kaine will address the Forum in a special
afternoon session.    The Forum will be held at Sheraton Park South
Hotel, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, 23235.
The unique ways that aging issues - health care, long-term care,
financial security and livable communities - affect diverse communities
across Virginia will be the focus of the AARP Forum.
Business and government leaders, educators, human resource
professionals, community activists and citizens concerned with diversity
and aging related issues have been invited to attend. 
"We all need to understand the issues faced by older adults in diverse
communities," said AARP Virginia's State Director, Bill Kallio.  "This
forum is a great opportunity to learn about unique challenges and better
prepare ourselves to create an aging friendly environment that is
inclusive of all our citizens."  
A conversation on diversity and aging will be led by Richmond Mayor L.
Douglas Wilder.  Linda Nablo, Commissioner of the Virginia Department
for the Aging, will be the Forum luncheon speaker and Dr. Percil
Stanford, AARP's Chief National Diversity Officer will open the Forum
with an address.
Important subjects to be addressed in mini breakout sessions include;
Issues Impacting Non-Traditional Households; Having Financial Security
in Retirement; New Aging Demographics; Creating Livable Communities;
We're Getting Older - Who's Going to Take Care of Us and Empowering
Diverse Volunteers.  
Forum registration is $25.00, which includes all meals, refreshments and
workshop materials.  To register call 1-877-926-8300.
AARP Virginia's Diversity and Aging Forum is being sponsored by its
Diversity Advisory Committee which includes representatives from; Asia
American Society of Central Virginia, Department of Rehabilitative
Services, Equality Virginia, League of Women Voters, Northern Virginia
Urban League, Senior Connections - The Capital Area Agency on Aging,
Urban League of Greater Richmond, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
and Virginia Poverty Law Center.  The committee advises AARP Virginia's
executive council to insure policies are implemented to include and
serve the diverse populations that are Virginia's senior community.

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