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January 23, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Be a Good Neighbor and Help Our Seniors

Serve DC is encouraging residents to volunteer on behalf of the DC Citizen Snow Team. The DC Citizen Snow Team is comprised of volunteers who are able to assist seniors and residents with disabilities with shoveling and snow removal in the event of winter weather. Currently, there is a critical need for volunteers in Wards 4, 7 and 8.

Register online to become a DC Citizen Snow Team volunteer. For questions or further information, please contact Juan Thompson or call 202-727-0709.


Pepco Warns Customers of Fake Invoices

Pepco is warning its customers that scammers posing as third-party energy suppliers are sending fake utility bills via email to some utility customers around the country. The email asks that customers click on a link contained within the email. It is suspected that, by clicking the link, the customer’s computer could become infected with a virus or malware.

Pepco asks customers to pay their utility bill by visiting pepco.com or by sending the hard copy of the remittance portion of the invoice through the mail. Customers should not open any email asking that payment be made on their utility bill unless sent by Pepco or by the customers’ respective third party energy supplier.

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Making Seniors Aware of Smart911

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DCOA and the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) continue their campaign to make more seniors aware of Smart911. Recently, seniors at the Fort Lincoln Residences registered their mobile and home phone numbers during a presentation and provided important information to help 911 operators know who is calling and their home location, even if the person is unable to respond. The program also helps seniors create safety profiles that provides first responders information to better assist them when responding to emergencies.

If you have a church group, an organization, residence building or other entity that is interested in hosting a presentation, call 202-727-8364 or email darlene.nowlin@dc.gov to sign up today!

Visit the Office of Unified Communications for more information at www.ouc.dc.gov or www.smart911.com to register.  


District Seeking Centenarians to Honor

DCOA is seeking persons age 100 or older to honor at an upcoming event to celebrate the District's oldest residents.  If you know of a centenarian that should be honored, please make sure they are registered with the D.C. Office on Aging.  We would like to know their name, date of birth and information on how to formally invite them to the event.  To register a D.C. resident who is a centenarian, please call 202-724-5622 or send an email to darlene.nowlin@dc.gov.


AARP Highlights the 50 Plus Economy

Did you know the 50 plus population in the U.S. was the third largest economy in the world? Did you know that boomers have 80 percent of the U.S. net worth? Find out this and more in a recent AARP Bulletin article entitled "You are the new Economic Dynamo." Read the full article here.


District Offers Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program

The Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program (SFRRP) provides loans and grants with a possible maximum usage of up to $75,000 for home repairs. The funds assist households finance home repairs that will address DC building code violations, threats to health and safety, and roof repairs or replacement.

In FY12, DHCD completed 49 rehabilitation projects through SFRRP.  The projects included roof repair and replacement, handicapped accessibility equipment installation, bathroom and kitchen repair, plumbing and electrical work, appliance repair and replacement, and interior rehabilitation.

For more information please visit, www.dhcd.dc.gov.


AAPD Summer Internship Program

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has announced its Summer Internship Program. The program is open to college students, graduate students, recent graduates (within one year), or veterans who self-identify as an individual with any type of disability. AAPD's Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience to help advance program participants' career goals while interning in Washington, DC. Interns will receive a stipend, mentor matching, and additional resources during the summer. Candidates interested in the professional arena of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and veterans with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due by 5 pm EST on February 5, click here to apply.

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January issue of the Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

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DCOA in the Media

Age-Friendly DC Forum, 9/21/13

Washington Times article 9/26/13

Washington Post InBrief 9/19/13

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Washington Informer, June 26, 2013

The Washington Post Brief, July 3, 2013

The Washington Sun

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV article

Washington Informer Silver Alert article

Washington Informer Symposium article

27th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians media coverage links

Washington Post article and photo gallery

WJLA/News Channel 8, article, video and photo gallery

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

WAMU 88.5FM How to Live to be 100 in DC

Other Media Links

Washington Post article DC Program Reflects National Trend Toward Moving Older Americans Out of Nursing Homes 1/2/2014

Washington Post article Alzheimer's First State Plan 11/19/2013

Washington Post Brief Smart911 Presentations 11/20/2013

DCOA Interview WHUR 96.3 FM Insight Segment on the  "Daily Drum" 2/19/13

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part I

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part II

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part III

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