JASA's upcoming advocacy trainings and seminars

Learn -- Then Act! Register for JASA's Advocacy Trainings & Seminars JASA empowers older adults to advocate for issues of importance to themselves, their peers,  and generations to follow.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Institute for Senior Action (IFSA) Workshops IFSA is a comprehensive education, leadership, and advocacy training program.   Advanced Life Planning  Tuesday, August 23 Presentation by NY Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) Long Term Care and Supplemental Needs Trusts Tuesday, August 30 Presentation by NYLAG Senior Housing and Tenant Rights Monday, September 19 Presentation by Met Council on Housing Benefits and Entitlements + Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  Friday, October 7  Presentation by NYC Human Resources Administration The Senior Initiative: Legal Issues and Resources Thursday, December 15  Presentation by JASA Legal Services IFSA takes place from 10:00 - 11:30 am at JASA Cooper Square, 200 East 5th Street, Manhattan Fee: $30 for the full series (or $7 per class), includes light refreshments Navigate New York Seminars: Inside the Government Offices that Make NYC Tick Engage in meaningful dialogue with the leaders and government agencies who have significant impact in our City. Michael J. Ryan, New York City Board of Elections  Thursday, September 29  The BOE is responsible for conducting fair and honest elections, enfranchising all eligible New Yorkers to register to vote and to practice those rights, and voter outreach and education. Brian McCullough, New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board Friday, November 18  CCRB is an independent agency empowered to receive, investigate, mediate, hear, make findings, and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers.  Seminars take place from 10:00 - 11:30 am at UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street, Manhattan Fee: $15 for each seminar, includes breakfast  FREE Medicare Seminar Everything you need to know during the open enrollment period.  Presentation by Eric Hausman, Consultant to the New York City Department for the Aging Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program Thursday, December 1 10:00 - 11:30 am  at UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street, Manhattan RSVP required for all programs -- Click Here For more information contact ifsa@jasa.org, 212.273.5353, or visit www.jasa.org