Human Services and Gerontology Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Election 2008: Candidates Forum on Long-Term Care
Telling our Stories - Shaping our Future
Join consumers, caregivers, providers, and candidates as we explore the workforce issues and future of long term care.
Elders and persons with disabilities, caregivers, advocates and friends are encouraged to bring ideas and questions about the choices, services, programs and policies that make up the system of long-term care. Offered in partnership with the Coulee Region Long-Term Care Workforce Coalition.
Date: Monday, October 13, 2008
Time: 9 am – 11 am (forum);
11 – 11:30 am (meet and greet candidates)
Place: City Brewery, 1111 3rd Street, La Crosse
This event is free and open to the public. No advanced registration is required. Free and accessible parking is available at the City Brewery, off 4th Street. Interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing are provided.
Invited Candidates
USC District 3: Kind (I), Stark, Barrett
State Senate 32: Johnson, Kapanke (I)
State Assembly 91: Beseler, Burleson, Danou, Hegenbarth
State Assembly 92: Hellman, Radcliffe
State Assembly 94: Hancock, Huebsch (I)
State Assembly 95: Shilling (I)
State Assembly 96: Klemme, Nerison (I)
Sponsorships include:
- Coulee Region Long Term Care Workforce Coalition
- Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin
- AARP-Wisconsin
- AgeAdvantAge
- WI Coalition of Aging Groups
- WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Western Technical College
- Offered in partnership with UW-L Continuing Education and Extension Gerontology Programs
For more information: Andrea Hansen (UW-L Gerontology Programs) 608.785.6509 or hansen.andr@uwlax.edu.
