Forum on Public Transit and Transportation on Sept. 13

The Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services is hosting a forum on transportation next month, “Mobilizing for Public Transit and Transportation”:

Friday, September 13, 2013, 11am – 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center, 10212 E Riverside Dr, Bothell.

The forum will feature King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, King County Metro manager Kevin Desmond, State Representatives Jessyn Farrell (46th District) and Luis Moscoso (1st District), and Transit Riders Union representative Katy Wilson. Local transportation and community service providers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide printed materials and other resources.

The public is invited to attend, particularly anyone who is interested in special needs transportation services.

A low-cost lunch is available. For lunch reservations (recommended), call 425-286-1076.

The mission of the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services is to identify the needs of older people and adults with disabilities in our community; advise on services to meet these needs; and advocate for local, state and national programs that promote quality of life for these populations. For more information, see the webpage.

Aging and Disability Services - a unit of the Seattle Human Services Department - is designated by the State of Washington as the Area Agency on Aging for King County. The agency plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults, family caregivers, and people with disabilities in King County. More information here.