Cicilline Urges Seniors to Fight for Elder Care Funding
"You are the advocates."
Cicilline said he is still adjusting to his new job and plans to meet with stakeholders to determine where to better align grant funding to make a difference for Rhode Islanders.
“In the coming months, I’ll be engaged with the public as we refine our strategies,” he said.
Cicilline said it is crucial that seniors get better care ...
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Thank you to everyone who attended!! "The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island is a tremendous advocate for seniors — and all of us at the State House are listening,” House Speaker Shekarchi speaking to the capacity crowd at the Legislative Forum.
The Politics of Aging
15th Annual Conference & Expo Schedule
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023
BREAKFAST BUFFET & EXHIBITS 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
OPENING SESSION 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome from George Neubauer, Senior Agenda Coalition Board Chair
Cynthia Coyne, Senior Agenda Coalition Executive Director
Greetings from Elected Officials & Presenting Sponsor
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – 9:00 AM
David N. Cicilline, President & CEO
Rhode Island Foundation
BREAK & VISIT EXHIBITS 9:30-9:45 AM
FIRST PLENARY SESSION 9:45 – 10:45 AM
Housing Affordability, Access and Options
Moderated by: Michael Cassidy
Stefan Pryor – Secretary of Housing, RI Housing Department
Representative June Speakman, Chair
Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability
Brenda Clement – Executive Director, Housing Works RI
BREAK & VISIT EXHIBITS 10:45AM – 11:00 AM
SECOND PLENARY SESSION 11:AM – 11:55 AM
Issues, Action and Advocacy for Rhode Island Older Adults
Moderated by: Kathleen McKeon
Maria Cimini, Director, RI Office of Healthy Aging
Maureen Maigret, Chair, Aging in Community Subcommittee
Representative Lauren Carson, Chair
Special Commission to Study State Programs for Older Rhode Islanders
CALL TO ACTION 11:55 AM
Cynthia Coyne, Executive Director
Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
CART Services, Sign Language Interpreters, and Spanish Translation Services Available
"All of us at the State House are listening”
"Make your voices heard at the State House,” urged Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi
Maureen Maigret, SACRI’s Policy Advisor, presented the legislative and budget priority requests opening with, “We’re back, and we are stronger than ever.”
Members of the community spoke directly to each of the proposals, followed by Speaker Shekarchi who acknowledged the critical needs of older adults and addressed the challenges of the budget this year, sending a resounding call to action, "I have a request for all of you. Please stay involved, make your voices heard at the State House,” and “give us feedback. You can testify in person at the State House, or in writing by letter or email."
