ADVOCACY

CURRENT ACTIONS

Develop position statements regarding the needs of elderly persons and advocate for improved services.
Advocate for Senior-related issues in local, state-wide, and national government.
- List of Important Dates for the Texas 86th Legislative Session which ended 05/27/2019.
Support the Advocacy Group for Elders (AGE) and their legislative priorities.
Support the Age Friendly Dallas Initiative recently passed by the Dallas City Council.
Support the Dementia Friendly Dallas Initiative.

PAST ACTIONS

VAI 2015 - Impact of the Propose Changes to the “Aide & Attendance” Program Comment here: (PDF) comment>>
Push for Older Americans Act Funding Increases: Call Your Senators this Week! (PDF)
AGE: Advocacy Group for Elders Legislative Priorities for the 84th State Legislative Session (PDF)
ELDER FINANCIAL - SAFETY CENTER: Are you financially secure? (PDF)
2017 | Feb 24th | Please Help Us Save SeniorCorps! (PDF)

Would you like to be more involved in advocating for Senior Adults? Contact Emily Grooms at Emily2.Grooms@sbcglobal.net.