CoA ~ Outreach

The Commission on Aging provides public information via many channels.  In addition to regularly providing legislators and others in government with objective information, the Commission frequently reaches out to audiences statewide through the media, speaking engagements, “town hall” meetings and the internet.

“Agewise”

A television program devoted to aging issues seen on local access community television.   

WTIC Radio “The Aging Process” 

Commission Executive Director Julia Evans Starr co-hosts “The Aging Process”, a Sunday morning radio program on WTIC-AM with newsman Bill Pearse.

Town Hall Meetings      

Each year the Commission organizes a series of Town Hall Meetings in the community.  Representatives from state and local agencies answer questions and provide information about programs and services.  Not only do the town hall meetings provide an opportunity for members of the community to be heard, ask questions, seek answers and voice concerns, it gives the Commission an opportunity to connect to the very people we serve. 

Speaking Engagements

As goodwill ambassadors to their local communities, Commission on Aging members and staff are available to speak to your community or organization about a wide-variety of topics related to older adults, including civic engagement, long-term care, and advocacy.    

CoA on TV

CoA members and staff are frequently on TV providing information to the public about aging issues and Commission activities.