JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAM
New York, USA.
Program Description
The Leadership and Advocacy Training Program provides the following tools to promote senior contributions and community involvement:
-Tool kits on how to effectively advocate
-Leadership training sessions
-Publications
-Membership in the social action coalition of the Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JPAC)
-Technical support
The Jewish Association Serving the Aging has a wide range of senior services.
Legal representation and consultation for seniors is available in the areas of:
-Evictions
-Foreclosures
-Legal guardianship
-SSI and Social Security
-Medicaid and Medicare eligibility
-Financial management
-Food stamps
-Elder abuse
-Needs of frail elderly
Senior Classes and Education:
-College-level courses
-Workshops
-Lectures
-Computer labs
-Concerts
-Home Delivered Senior Meals
-Group Meals
-Passover Seders
source:jasa.org
