Aging Advocacy Online Events (May 10^th & 12^th, 2021)

Are you interested in issues affecting older adults? Join members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and others to help educate state legislators about priority issues impacting Wisconsin’s aging population via this year’s virtual events!

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AAA Board’s letter to Governor Evers supporting his proposed 2021-2023 State Budget as it impacts older adults living in Dane County

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• AAA Board’s letter to Governor Evers supporting his proposed 2021-2023 State Budget as it impacts older adults living in Dane County

AAA Board’s letter to Senators Baldwin & Johnson and Representative Pocan recommending support of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 286/H.R. 945)

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• AAA Board’s letter to Senators Baldwin & Johnson and Representative Pocan recommending support of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 286/H.R. 945) [10-10-19]

AAA Board’s letter to State Legislators (representing Dane County) and Speaker Vos supporting Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin. 6-10-19

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• AAA Board's Letter supporting Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin 6-10-19

Federal & State Budget Issue Papers—created by Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) & endorsed by AAA Board

• Federal:
  
  • Charitable Driving Reimbursement Rate
  • Medicare
    
    
• State:
  
  • ADRC Reinvestment
  • Direct Care Workforce
  • Elder Benefit Specialist
  • Family Caregivers
  • Healthy Aging Grants
  • Healthy Aging Falls
  • Housing
  • Social Isolation & Loneliness
  • Transportation
  • 2021-2023 State Budget Summary for Aging Advocates
  • 2021-2023 Policy and Budget Priorities & Governor’s Budget

AAA Board’s letter to Senators Baldwin & Johnson and Representative Pocan welcoming the 116th Congress, urging a bipartisan effort to reauthorize the Older Americans Act, and working towards a FY 2020 funding strategy

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• AAA Board's Letter Welcoming the 116th Congress 3-5-19

AAA Board’s letter to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul urging him to continue the Wisconsin Elder Abuse Task Force’s efforts in combating elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

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• AAA Board's Elder Abuse Task Force Letter to Josh Kaul, Attorney General 3-5-19

AAA Board's response to the final Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Funding Bill that passed Congress in March

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• AAA Board Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Funding Letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin 4-10-18
• AAA Board Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Funding Letter to Senator Ron Johnson 4-10-18
• AAA Board Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Funding Letter to Congressman Mark Pocan 4-10-18

AAA Board opposes proposed President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

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• AAA Board President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal Letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin 03-16-18
• AAA Board President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal Letter to Senator Ron Johnson 03-16-18
• AAA Board President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal Letter to Congressman Mark Pocan 03-16-18

AAA Board opposes AB 432 & SB 341 (re: CNA training)

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• AAA Board Letter in opposition to SB 341 and AB 432 proposing reductions in training requirements for CNAs

AAA Board opposes proposed funding elimination of the Corporation for National & Community Service (affecting RSVP, Foster Grandparent Program, and Senior Companion Program)

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• AAA Board RSVP Letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin 04-03-17
• AAA Board RSVP Letter to Senator Ron Johnson 04-03-17
• AAA Board RSVP Letter to Congressman Mark Pocan 04-03-17

AAA Board opposes Medicaid block grants and reducing Older Americans Act funding

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• AAA Board Medicaid Letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin 03-08-17
• AAA Board Medicaid Letter to Senator Ron Johnson 03-08-17
• AAA Board Medicaid Letter to Congressman Mark Pocan 03-08-17
• AAA Board Older Americans Act Letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin 03-08-17
• AAA Board Older Americans Act Letter to Senator Ron Johnson 03-08-17
• AAA Board Older Americans Act Letter to Congressman Mark Pocan 03-08-17

Advocacy Links:

AAA Legislative/Advocacy Committee

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Wisconsin

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG)

Committee on Aging—City of Madison
A 12 member Committee who advises the mayor, common council, and other city departments by recommending funding for prioritized City senior services; monitoring the operations of the Madison Senior Center; and advocating for senior adults living in Madison.

Dane County Veterans Service Office

Elderly Advocacy Network (EAN)
AAA’s Legislative/Advocacy Committee created the Elderly Advocacy Network to advocate on behalf of senior adults in Dane County. Members include senior adults, Senior Focal Point/Senior Center staff, and community organizations serving seniors. EAN’s focus is to build a strong and cohesive group to contact public officials on issues of interest to the elderly population in Dane County. Action Alerts are emailed to EAN members with County, State, and Federal legislative issues affecting seniors. When issues need action, the Alerts will include recommended advocacy steps. To be added to the Elderly Advocacy Network, email aaa@countyofdane.com.

S.O.S. Senior Council
A not-for-profit organization of about 1,000 members that organizes, educates, and advocates for elderly people. Activities include a monthly newsletter, membership meetings, legislative and housing committees, and a health program. For more information, email: danecountysos@gmail.com.

Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network
The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) is a collaborative group of individuals and associations working with and for Wisconsin's older adults to shape public policy that improves the quality of life of older people throughout the state. WAAN educates both supporters and opponents, mobilizes allies on priority issues, and advocates positions utilizing the shared experience, knowledge, and constituencies of member organizations. AAA of Dane County is a Core Member of WAAN through the Wisconsin Association of Area Agencies on Aging (w4a).