DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
Clarence
"Buddy" Moore received a plaque for “Outstanding Advocacy Efforts”
during the 2015 National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference in
Washington, DC. Moore’s wife, Carolyn, lost
her battle with ALS and he continues to stay involved, fighting in her memory
and on behalf of all people with ALS and their families. When the Centers
for Disease Control shared that his community had lower than expected
enrollment in the National ALS Registry, Moore
worked with the DC-MD-VA Chapter and Public Policy Department of The ALS
Association to get the word out.
In
addition, he helped to organize a registry symposium that included community
and religious leaders who could raise awareness of the registry and the disease
among their constituents; he shared information about ALS and the registry at
large community events; he reached out to a local talk radio station that
agreed to feature a discussion of ALS and the registry on one of its most
popular shows; and he continues to raise awareness of the disease and the cause
to everyone he knows.
Last
summer, when the association was overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with the
flood of phone calls and thousands of letters and donations coming into the
office during the height of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, he organized a small
army of local volunteers – most with no connection to ALS – to come to the
office and assist. The ALS Association
DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. will host quarterly roundtable discussions with seniors at various senior wellness centers throughout the city. The agency regularly holds these discussions at senior wellness centers to ensure that seniors have an opportunity to weigh in on issues that directly impact their lives.
Upcoming Town Hall Discussions
June 2, 2015, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center
3531 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
June 4, 2015, 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Washington Seniors Wellness Center
3001 Alabama Avenue, S.E.
June 5, 2015, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
324 Kennedy Street, NW
June 8, 2015, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Vida Brightwood
1330 Missouri Avenue, NW
June 15, 2015, 12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center
3500 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, S.E.
June 16, 2015, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
Hayes Senior Wellness Center
500 K Street, N.E.
June 17, 2015, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Vida Ward 1
1842 Calvert Street, NW
June 18, 2015, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
Model Cities Senior Wellness Center
1901 Evarts Street, N.E.
 Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day.
Some drivers age 50-plus have never looked back since they got their first driver's license, but even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.
IONA Senior Services is offering the AARP Driver
Safety Course on Thursday, May 28, 2015. For more information, click here.
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 DCOA
launched its first Brain health Campaign by
hosting the first of 6 Brain Health Days at each Senior Wellness Center.
Activities included:
- Educational
Seminar; “Know the 10 Signs” of dementia (Alzheimer’s Association);
- Conducted
35-40 FREE Memory Screenings from Sibley Memorial’s Senior Association;
- Trivia,
Prizes, Giveaways; and
- Informational
Tables (ADRC, DCOA Alzheimer’s Programs, Alzheimer’s Association).
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday May 26th * 10:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness
Center (Ward 4) 324 Kennedy Street, NW * Washington, DC 20011
Thursday June 4th * 1:30 p.m.— 4:00 p.m. at Model
Cities Senior Wellness Center (Ward 5)
1901 Evarts Street, NE Washington, DC
20018
Tuesday June 9th * 1:30 p.m.— 4:00 p.m. at Bernice
Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center (Ward 1) 3531 Georgia Avenue, NW * Washington, DC 20011
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The Transport DC (formerly CAPS-DC) is a pilot program which provides alternative taxicab transportation to MetroAccess customers. Customers will receive transportation to and from health care appointments and provide efficient, curb-to-curb taxicab or wheelchair accessible vehicle service for DC residents ensuring an improved transportation experience. MetroAccess customers are encouraged to try the Transport DC service any time travel is needed to an eligible destination for dialysis treatment or health services. Book your ride by calling 1-844-322-7732
One-hour service: Flexibility to make a reservation one hour before a ride is needed.
One stop pick-up and drop-off: No need to share a ride or make multiple stops before reaching the destination.
Choice of pick-up and drop-off location: Trips can start/finish anywhere within the District of Columbia; eligible medical facility location must be either the pick-up or drop-off location.
Companion rider: Companions are welcome to accompany Transport DC participant at no additional charge.
$5.00 each one-way ride: Each one-way trip is $5.00, which can be paid by cash, credit card or debit card; for many customers, this is less than the MetroAccess fare.
Priority wheelchair accessible taxicab use: Priority use of wheelchair accessible vehicle is given to Transport DC participants.
MetroAccess compatibility: Transport DC drivers require participants' MetroAccess ID number at time of service. MetroAccess payment processes remain the same. Transport DC participation does not affect MetroAccess eligibility.
Schedule your ride: Call 1-844-322-7732
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