Senior & Disability Services Hosting Virtual Disability Services Advisory Council Community Forum

For Immediate Release

October 19, 2021

Contact: Marisa Andrews, Contracts Manager at LCOG S&DS, 541-682-4512, mandrews@lcog.org

 

EUGENE, Ore. – Senior & Disability Services (SDS), a division of Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), will host a virtual community forum on the topics of services, programs, inclusion, access, barriers, and more that affect adults with disabilities in Lane County.

S&DS’s Disability Services Advisory Committee (DSAC) will hold the roundtable discussion on November 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Zoom. DSAC encourages participants to bring their ideas on how to make Lane County more inclusive to people with disabilities.

Participants will learn how they can help advise, educate, and advocate on behalf of the community by becoming a member of the Disability Services Advisory Council at Senior & Disability Services.

Representatives from the Oregon Department of Human Services and Senior & Disability Services will also present information on various topics.

Registration is available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/189988068427. Those who need an accommodation for this virtual event should contact Marisa Andrews by email at mandrews@lcog.org or call 541-682-4512.

 

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About Senior & Disability Services

Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, provides services, information, and assistance to Lane County’s older adult population, adults with physical disabilities, and their caregivers. Learn more at https://www.lcog.org/sdslane.

 

About Lane Council of Governments

LCOG’s mission is to coordinate and provide high quality public services in Lane County. Lane Council of Governments is dedicated to serving the public interest and enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Lane County. LCOG serves as a regional planning, coordination, program development, and service delivery organization in local communities across Lane County. Learn more at www.lcog.org.