Application for Membership
The Connecticut Coalition on Aging (CCOA) is
dedicated to working together to improve the quality of life for all elders,
especially those most vulnerable. This purpose is accomplished through
study, education, communication and advocacy. CCOA has been in existence
since 1974.
Coalition activities include:
Conducting an annual State-wide survey to
identify major concerns effecting older people.
Establishing priorities for the annual
Connecticut Legislative Session based upon the survey results.
Working for legislation beneficial to
Connecticut's elders; taking positions on bills, testifying at hearings and
report to Members on the status of legislation and needed action.
Educating Members about significant issues,
as well as on the legislative process and how and when to contact their
legislators.
Members receive:
Two (2) newsletters each year with articles
on issues of concern to elders.
Invitations to Coalition-sponsored
educational meetings.
Information on the activities of the
Coalition's Capitol Corps and how to become involved.
Legislative Bulletins during the Legislative
Session with details about content and status of relevant bills along with
Coalition actions and recommendations.
Representation by Coalition Members with
State-wide aging policy-making organizations.
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