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Organizations of Interest
Employment Governmental Organizations Affiliated Sites
Access America for Seniors - A comprehensive site for information on government programs and services for seniors.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) works with higher education associations, government, and other national associations to promote education for all ages. (202) 728-0200, bwilliams@aacc.nche.edu
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing, and community service organizations. Their mission is to provide older people the means to live with self-determination, dignity and independence. (202) 783-2242.
AARP
- American Association of Retired Persons
American Society on Aging (ASA) strives to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with older adults and families. (415) 974-9600, info@asa.asaging.org
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) represents over 7,000 for-profit and not-for-profit providers of assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living and other forms of housing and services.
Benton Foundation's Digital Beat chronicles the efforts of public interest advocates, the work of nonprofit organizations and government agencies to create new public services, technology developments, and communications trends. (202)638-5770, benton@benton.org
Center for Information Technology and Health Research, (410) 955-7820.
Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) - A leader in developing an "electronic" communities including equipping apartments with computer terminals and creating computer learning centers for housing projects. (202) 885-9540. (Note Craig Spiezle, Founder of AgeLight, serves on CPDC's technology advisory board).
Corporation for National Service matches people with opportunities to serve their community including; AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, National Senior Service Corps & the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), (202) 606-5000.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FAC) provides free publications, news, advice, resources, interviews and an online support group for families and friends providing care. (415) 434-3388, info@caregiver.org.
Foundation for Grandparenting
- Dedicated to raising grandparent consciousness and identity. Through
education, research, programs, and networking, we promote the benefit of
grandparenting and their involvement as agents of positive change for families
and society. For more info please email
gpfound@granparenting.org. Generation United - Serves as a resource for educating policymakers and the public about the economic, social, and personal imperatives of intergenerational cooperation. (202) 638-1263.
Generations On Line - Devoted to Internet Literacy & Access
Experience Works offers training and employment services to mature and disadvantaged workers. 800-901-7965
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International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) is an international
organization affiliated with the United Nations, to stimulate and showcase
innovative concepts that deal with the “Age of Longevity” on communities
worldwide. For more information email iccc@undp.org.
International Federation on Ageing -serves as an advocate for the well-being of older personals around the world, promoting active aging representing over 50 nations. (514) 396-3358. ifa@citenet.net
Lighthouse International ( www.lighthouse.org) - A leading resource on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation.
Maturity Works is a service from the National Council on Aging, (NCOA). This program provides jobs advice for seniors.
National Council on the Aging - is an organization of 7,500 members who direct community resources for older people. info@ncoa.org.
Senate Special Committee on Aging - Serves as a focal point providing recommendations for legislation and publishes materials on policies including Medicare, Social Security, & work force development programs. See AgeLight's testimony The Internet: Empowering Older Americans. (202) 224-5364. mailbox@aging.senate.gov
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