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ADRC : Support Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities: Committee Members Needed !
ORGANIZATION: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
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4 people are interested
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW) is currently seeking members for its advisory committee from Marathon, Lincoln and Wood Counties.
Once a month meeting : either virtual or in -person.
Advisory Committee Role: To advise the ADRC-CW staff and board on all matters related to developing a three year aging plan that explores community needs, programs and services to support older adults and adults with disabilities. The advisory committee makes recommendations to the ADRC-CW board of directors who establish policy, procedures and have ultimate decision-making authority. The individual advisory committee member brings unique information and perspective from his/her local communities to the committee.
The ADRC-CW Advisory Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 10:00 am until noon. The meeting is held in the ADRC-CW Wausau office boardroom and is open to the public. We also offer a video conferencing and virtual options to meet. If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please complete an on-line application at www.adrc-cw.org website or contact our office at 1-888-486-9545. Or contact erin.wells@adrc-cw.org or peggy.kurth@adrc-cw.org.
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About Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
Location:
2600 Stewart Ave, Suite 25, Wausau, WI 54401, US
Mission Statement
Mission: The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy, and access to services that prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults.
Description
ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through information, personalized options counseling, advocacy, and access to services which prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities. We serve adults age 60 years and older and individuals age 17 years 6 months or older with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, substance abuse issues, as well as their families, caregivers, and friends. Our service area includes Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood Counties and we have offices in Antigo, Marshfield, Merrill, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids.
Our services include:
Connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to community resources
Benefits for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Support for Caregivers
Meals for Seniors
Classes for Fall Prevention
Volunteering
Contact us at 888-486-9545 or www.adrc-cw.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2022
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Hospice Care
- Nutrition
- Community Outreach
- Resource Development / Management
- Occupational Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Meetings are 2 hours every other month. Can join in person (meetings are held in Wausau) or join virtually from your home. You may also join virtually from one of offices (Marshfield, Rapids, Antigo, Merrill)
- Represent the community as an older adults, adult with disabilities (age 18+) or caregiver. Be an ADRC-CW liaison to the community.