Issues - What You'll Find Here
WIAAA believes communication is one of the
primary keys to appropriate services to older Americans. We believe older
Americans know their own needs. And we believe they understand that actions
taken at all levels of government affect what services are available and how
they are delivered.
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging advocates
for seniors at the local, state and federal level of government. Through
various venues we identify legislation that is pending that may effect
older adults. We contact legislators at the state and federal level to
provide them with input on how the pending legislation will impact the
older adults in our 10 county planning and service area.
To impact governmental decision making everyone
has the responsibility of informing and educating their legislator. Advocacy
is a way to accomplish this. This page will give you some useful links
and information about legislation that is being proposed at the state
and federal levels of government. Please voice your concerns and
opinions about pending legislation to your elected officials and become
part of the decision making process. Together we can make a difference!
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