November 12, 2009 Virginia Holocaust Museum Richmond, VA

AARP VirginiaDiversity and Aging Forum

The AARP Virginia Diversity Advisory Committee invites you to the 2009 Diversity and Aging Forum

Why You Should AttendDiversity and aging will have a tremendous impact on Virginia, America, and the world. In the coming years policy makers, business leaders, and government officials all will be grappling with the challenges these issues present. Issues such as health care, employ-ment, marketing, and immigration are just a few that are directly affected by diversity and aging. Attend this innovative forum to help you and your organization better pre-pare for the future.

Who Should Attend Business and nonprofit managers• Marketing professionals• Government officials• Community activists• Policy makers• Community leaders• Human resource professionals• Concerned citizens interested in •

diversity and aging related issues

What to Expect Emerging trends, cutting-edge research, •

and innovative programs on diversity and aging

Issues faced by older adults from diverse •communities

Information on managing an older and •more diverse workforce

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Virginia Holocaust Museum

RegistrationPlan to send a ‘team’ from your organization or company so your staff may attend more than one morning and afternoon workshop. Forum space is limited. Registration forms with payment will be accepted until capac-ity is reached.

Registration fee: $25.00 per attendee. Make checks/money orders payable to AARP and mail to the address on the registration form. Registration fee covers all meals, refresh-ments, and workshop materials.

If you prefer to pay by credit card, please contact AARP’s toll-free line, 1-877-926-8300 to register.

Hotel InformationThe Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown, 555 East Canal Street, is holding a block of rooms at a single/double rate of $119. Guests should call the hotel directly at 804-788-0900 and ask to speak with the in-house reservations department. Please reference the ‘AARP Diversity Forum’ group block when calling. The block will be re-leased after October 21.

Cancellation InformationCancellations received in writing by 5:00 p.m. (mail or fax, 1-804-819-1923) on Friday, November 6, 2009, will receive a full refund. Confirmed registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel by November 6, 2009, by 5:00 p.m., will be charged the entire registration fee.

AARP Virginia Diversity Advisory Committee Member Organizations:

AARP Virginia

Department of Rehabilitative Services

Equality Virginia

League of Women Voters

Northern Virginia Urban League

Senior Connections The Capital Area Agency on Aging

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Poverty Law Center

www.aarp.org/va

AARP VirginiaDiversity and Aging Forum

Agenda(subject to change)

AARP Diversity and Aging ForumVirginia Holocaust Museum | November 12, 2009 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Invited speakers include: Melody Barnes, Director, Domestic Policy Advisory Board, The White House; Barry Rand, CEO, AARP.

8:00 to 8:45 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast

8:45 to 9:00 a.m. Welcome, Overview

9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Plenary Session

10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 to 11:50 a.m. Concurrent Workshops

Housing Pitfalls: Foreclosure Prevention, •Mortgage Issues, and ScamsAssistive Technology: The Solution to the •Age Wave Crisis?Health Care Reform Policy Overview•

12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Luncheon

1:40 to 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops

Emerging Issues in Diversity and Aging •(Non-Traditional Households and New Immigrant Issues)Financial Security: Creating Effective •Working Environments for Older WorkersHealth Care Disparities Impacting •Minority Communities

2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Break

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Plenary Session

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 East Cary Street, Richmond 804-257-5400

The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded in 1997 by Mark E. Fetter, L. Al Rosenbaum, and one of Richmond’s youngest Holocaust survivors, Jay M. Ipson, in an effort to preserve and educate people on the atrocities of the Holocaust.

Directions

From I-95 South Take Exit 74C (Broad Street East). At first stoplight make left on Broad Street. Make right at 20th Street and go 4 blocks. Cross Cary St. and make a left into the parking lot.

From I-95 NorthTake Exit 74B (Franklin Street). Stay in left lane. Go straight through 1st light and take a left at the 2nd light, Main Street. Go five blocks to 20th street. Turn right, one block, cross Cary Street and park in the parking lot on the left side.

From I-64 West Take I-64 East which merges with I-95 South and follow the same directions as from I-95 North.

From I-64 East Take I-64 West to Richmond. Follow the I-95 South Exit and follow the same directions as from I-95 North.

Downtown Expressway East on 195 (Downtown Expressway). Keep straight through toll and take the 3rd exit, 7th & 9th Street. When exiting stay in far right lane. Keep straight; turn left on 9th Street, stay in right lane and turn right onto

Cary Street. Stay on Cary. The museum is located at 20th Street and Cary. Parking lot is on the right side.

Parking is free in the museum lot.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with over 35.5 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP’s 40 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Registration FormPlease indicate with your choice of workshops in the morning and afternoon (1 is your first choice; 2 is your second choice; 3 is your third choice.)

Workshop Time ChoiceHousing Pitfalls: Foreclosure Prevention, Mortgage Issues, and Scams

10:45

Assistive Technology: The Solution to the Age Wave Crisis?

10:45

Health Care Reform Policy Over-view

10:45

Emerging Issues in Diversity and Aging

1:40

Financial Security: Creating Effective Working Environments for Older Workers

1:40

Health Care Disparities Impacting Minority Communities

1:40

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Please let AARP know by October 22 if you need accommodations in any of the following:

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Please mail this form with your check or money order to:

AARP Diversity and Aging Forum 707 E. Main Street, Suite 910 Richmond, VA 23219 Fax: 804-819-1923 Questions? Call AARP at 1-866-542-8164.