Commission On Aging

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 Joining CoA Executive Director Julia Evans Starr (left) on the commission's monthly WTIC radio program "Living Well Connecticut" are Heidi Gil (center) of the Connecticut Culture Change Coalition and Beth Baker, author of "Old Age in a New Age: The Promise of Transformative Nursing Home"

community television.

WTIC Radio “Living Well Connecticut”

CoA Executive Director Julia Evans Starr co-hosts “Living Well Connecticut”, 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 CoA an opportunity to connect to the very people we serve.

CoA Executive Director Julia Evans Starr and Stan Kosloski Project Director of the Disability Advocacy Colloborative speak before a large crowd rallying to support additional slots to the PCA Waiver. Speaking Engagements

As goodwill ambassadors to their local communities, CoA 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.