Advocacy

The most effective form of advocacy comes from an informed and engaged

constituency. AgingCT, previously known as The Area Agencies on Aging need

your help to advocate for the needs of senior adults and adults with disabilities.

Your voice will keep the needs of older adults and persons with disabilities in front

of our elected officials.  Listed below are links to our legislative priorities,

Southwestern CT legislators and the Connecticut Legislative Information website

with links to legislators, bills and public hearing calendars.

We will provide periodic updates on proposed federal/state legislation as well as

various regulations that might impact services for seniors. Please contact your

legislator to weigh in on these or other issues of import. For additional information

on these alerts, or advocacy issues in general, please contact Marie Allen at (203)

333-9288.

 

Medicare Savings Program Alert

Legislative Priorities:

AgingCT  2023                          

Legislative Priorities:

AgingCT Human Services Testimony 2.7.2023
AgingCT Human Services Testimony 2.21.2023 
AgingCT Aging Testimony 2.21.2023

 

Find Your State Legislator:

CT House of Representatives
CT Senate

Federal Legislators:

Rep. Rosa DeLauro – Third District (D)
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D)
Rep. Jim Himes – Fourth District (D)
Sen. Christopher Murphy (D)

You can make a difference for older adults, persons with disabilities and the people
who love them.

1. Visit and volunteer at a local nursing facility or chronic care hospital. See
a listing of Southwestern CT nursing facilities here.
2. Help seniors in your community by calling your local senior center and
asking how you can help. Volunteer opportunities with home delivered
meals, rides to medical appointments or teaching classes in a computer lab
can be rewarding for you and the older person!
3. Keep abreast of potential legislation that could harm the economic security
of older adults. SWCAA’s Advocacy Alerts will provide you with the facts.
Your voice counts!
4. Raise awareness in your community- join an Alzheimer’s Walk, host an
informational session about living independently or spread the word about
caregiver resources through your social media contacts.

Contact Us

(203) 333-9288

1000 Lafayette Blvd., 9th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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