Please note change in venue: Due to the high number of registrants, the event has been moved to the Maritime Labour Centre, at 1880 Triumph Street in Vancouver (instead of the Vancouver Public Library). Free parking at rear of building and on surrounding streets; close to transit lines on Hastings and Powell St. Location map: http://bit.ly/UnGr0z
Registration, coffee/snacks, networking: 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Formal program: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (lunch provided)
GOALS
- Hear from the BC Ombudsperson about her report and the Seniors' Action Plan
- Discuss how to ensure that key recommendation from the Ombudsperson's report are implemented
- Identify important issues that go beyond the scope of the Ombudsperson's report (such as integrated care, access to housing and transportation, ensuring seniors and the community have a central voice in how policies and services are created and delivered…and more)
- Strategize about how to build support for these shared priorities and concerns
SPEAKERS
BC Ombudsperson Kim Carter will join us to give an update on her work and recommendations. Additional speakers from the seniors community to be announced.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Seniors involved in community services or advocacy
- Service providers, community organizations, people or groups who work directly with seniors
- Organizations representing service providers or seniors care workers.
- Advocates, researchers and others who would find it valuable to participate.
TRAVEL SUBSIDIES
This event will have a provincial focus, and we want to ensure that as many people as possible from outside the Lower Mainland are able to attend. A limited number of travel subsidies are available - please inquire.
THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please contact Danny Li if you'd like to attend, danny@policyalternatives.ca, or call 604-801-5121 x222.
Supported by United Way of the Lower Mainland, Vancity, BCGEU and HEU. Co-hosted by Vancouver Cross-Cultural Seniors Network, CCPA/The Remaining Light Project and BC Health Coalition.
