Fan Fair 2025

Saturday, June 7th 
9:00am-11:00am EST

The Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Are You Eligible?

• 60+ years of age OR Documented Disability
• Live in Jefferson or the surrounding Counties
• One Fan Per Eligible Household 

For more information, call Alli at 502.574.5092 or Click HERE

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults.

The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions. This year, join us in honoring older adults’ contributions, exploring the many opportunities for staying active and engaged as we age, and highlighting the opportunities for purpose, exploration, and connection that come with aging.

To learn more abut Older Americans Month, Click HERE

Kentucky households may qualify for a one-time electric benefit through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. Applications will be accepted from April 15 to May 30, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spring Subsidy is designed to help households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines offset their cooling costs. It provides a one-time electric benefit, which is paid directly to the household’s electricity vendor.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. This toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at the time of application:

• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Proof of income from the preceding month for all household members.
• Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord (if electric is included in your rent), or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program.
• The account number and name on the account for your electric bill.

Spring Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, a past due bill, or eviction notice. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.

Potential cuts coming to Health and Human Services Programs

On March 27, HHS announced it was “reorganizing” the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and would move critical programs to other departments at HHS. 

Below are some ACL’s vital programs that are facing massive cuts or elimination in the leaked budget:

• Protection & Advocacy Systems investigate abuse and neglect in institutions and provide legal services in cases of disability discrimination. 
• Developmental Disabilities Councils fund community programs that promote self-advocacy and community participation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provide research, training, and technical assistance on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. 
• National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research funds important disability research and community education to promote equal access. It also funds the national network of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regional centers.
• Other programs at risk for elimination provide assistive technology, family caregiver respite, senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels, and resources and support for those with traumatic brain injury and paralysis. 

How can you help?

• Tell your representatives to protect ALL of the Administration on Community Living (ACL) programs that support people with disabilities. You can list the programs in bold above during your call. 
• Ask your representatives to make sure the programs listed in bold above are a priority in the upcoming budget process. 
• Share your story if these actions will affect you or a loved one, or if you benefit from one or more of ACL’s programs.

Call or Email your representatives

• Find your member HERE

Spread the word, your voice matters!

Retirement Planning 

It's never too late to take charge of your financial future. Join AAPR during a 1 hour lunch & learn to hear tips for determining if you are on track, and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind.

Thursday, May 29th 
12:00-1:00pm EST

Mike Linnig's Restaurant 
9308 Cane Run Road

Registration Required, Click HERE

2025 Senior Cultural Pass

The Senior Cultural Pass (also known as Senior Pass) is available to Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana residents age 65+ and offers FREE admission to over 50 arts, culture, history, and nature programs from May 31 – August 10.

With the help of The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at UofL and the Humana Foundation, we’re researching how Cultural Pass can improve the health of seniors in our community. As part of this second summer in the pilot process, eligible Senior Cultural Passholders will be asked to complete short surveys at the beginning and end of the summer (each survey will take an estimated 15 minutes to complete). Those who successfully complete both surveys are automatically entered to win 2 free tickets to an upcoming performance at Derby Dinner Playhouse in Jeffersonville, IN!

Please note that registration is limited to the first 1,000 eligible participants and that the program begins May 31. Eligible participants reside in Bullitt or Jefferson County in Kentucky or Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties in Indiana and are 65 years of age or older. Your participation could make all the difference to helping create a better Cultural Pass for all!

For more information call 502.582.0100 or to register click HERE

Are you a local business or Non-profit who supports the lives of older adults or citizens with disabilities?

Do you have a board or commission?

Are you looking to fill a vacancy?

Each month the OADC newsletter will highlight openings and opportunities for local boards and commissions. If you would like to post your vacancy in the newsletter, please send the information to Alli at Allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov.

Looking to get involved? Click HERE to view opportunities with a Metro Board or Commission

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Eastern Area Community Ministries (EACM) Board meets at 6:30pm on the Third Thursday every other month. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20th. Meetings are held at EACM, 9104 Westport Road – located in John Knox Presbyterian Church. EACM serves our senior neighbors through several of our programs. Senior Home-Delivered meals Emergency Assistance Program (access to our food pantry & financial assistance (rent & utilities)) Helping Hands Partnership – Learning & enrichment opportunities Adult English Classes Our mission is to partner with people in need or crisis and to equip and support them in achieving life-long stability and dignity. Contact Erin Johnson for more information at 502.426.2824

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Project Warm, a 501c3 organization under Blueprint 502, has been around for 43 years in Louisville-Jefferson County.  In 1982, Project Warm was created through the financial support of Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Metro Louisville Government. Thanks to the generosity of LG&E and Metro Louisville, Project Warm has been able to improve our community, the environment and the lives of people we serve through free weatherization services and educational workshops for low-income residents, veterans and people with disabilities across Jefferson County. To ensure that Project Warm continues to make a positive impact in the community in so many ways, it's seeking a few board members to join them. If interested in learning more about Project Warm and the opportunity to be board member, please contact Chris Clements at (502) 636-9276 or outreach@projectwarm.org

LG&E WeCare Program 

To Apply, Click HERE

To learn more about the conference, or to register, click HERE

Humana Neighborhood Center 

May Calendar of Events 

To view the full calendar click HERE

Recipe of the Month

Baked Cheese Grits

Upcoming Education & Events

Age-Friendly Louisville Workgroups

Housing:

1st Wednesday
2:00-3:30pm

Meeting:
May 7th

Location: Highlands/Shelby Park LFPL
1250 Bardstown Rd

Social Inclusion:

2nd Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
May 13th   

Location: Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Outdoor Enhancement: 

4th Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
May 27th

Location: Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

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Let's Celebrate!.....26 Years of TRIAD

IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

May 13th, 2025

 In-Person Networking 11:00am
Lunch 11:30am

Meeting 12:00-1:00pm

 LOCATION 

Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria

770 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, Ky 40217

Please RSVP HERE or Call 502.574.5092

Lunch Provided by:

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Social Security Office Hours

Legal Aid Society provides free walk-in legal assistance to unhoused clients at the St. John Center for Homeless Men who have issues with Social Security Disability. You don't need to make an appointment.

Wednesdays and Fridays 
8:30am-10:00am EST

St. John Center for Homeless Men 
700 E. Muhammad Ali

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Capable Caregiving: Updates in the Field of Dementia

In this webinar Dr. Cooper will review new treatments and diagnostic tools for dementia, as well as give an update on prevention of memory disorders and  current research. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will share information about its programs and initiatives supporting brain health in our community.

Wednesday, May 7th 
10:00am-11:30am EST

VIRTUAL

To Register, Call 502.629.1234 (option 4) or Click HERE

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This multi-day conference is the premier aging conference that unites healthcare and social service professionals, industry members, academics, older adults, and caregivers who view aging as an opportunity.

Hear from leaders in the aging field, physicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, and many more, as they share stories and ideas on how to inspire, innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience. With outstanding keynote speakers, continuing education and networking opportunities, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and over 30 presentations, this conference is not to be missed.

May 15-16th
Founders Union
UofL Shelby Campus

To Register Click HERE

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for Service members, Veterans & their Families

Featuring presentations on: Benefits, healthy aging, fraud, financial literacy, long term planning and more!

Complimentary Lunch, Special Guests and Recognitions.

Saturday, May 17th 
9:00am-4:00pm EST

First Gethsemane Baptist Church 
1159 Algonquin Parkway

To RSVP, call 502.564.9203 or Click HERE

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Keep Cool & Warm

This class will teach you how to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter-all while saving on your energy bill. Project warm will present a wealth of tips, tricks, and information on agencies and programs for energy assistance.

Saturday, May 17th 
1:30pm-4:00pm 

Shawnee Library
3912 W. Broadway 

For more information, call 502.574.1722

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Creating a Dementia-Capable Workforce of First Responders

Through their Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grant, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) engaged Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) to design and implement a full-day dementia training program from which over 800 police cadets have benefited. This webinar will explore the partnership between NCTCOG and DFFW and how they developed and implemented their curriculum, including the engagement with the police academy leadership and its impact on cadets’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Details on the ways the cadet training program is designed to transform first responder interactions with PLWD by promoting understanding, empathy, and practical strategies for more compassionate and effective responses will be included in the webinar.

Wednesday, May 21st 
3:00-4:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Are you thinking about working while on SSI or SSDI benefits

Join the Center for Accessible Living to learn about the Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Programs (WIPA) from board certified benefits counselor David Edwards as you navigate the process of working while on Social Security.

Wednesday, May 28th 
1:00pm EST

Center for Accessible Living
501 East Broadway

To Register, call Chris at 502.537.0949 or click HERE

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Metropolitan Housing Coalition Housing and Affordability Fair

Organizations will share resource on lowering energy bills for qualified LG&E customers and resources for accessing affordable housing options.

FREE weatherization Kits & Snacks

Saturday, May 31st 
1:00-3:00pm EST

South Central Regional Library 
7300 Jefferson Blvd

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Alli Woosley
Aging Services Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Office of Social Services

The Edison Center
701 W Ormsby Ave Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

You can now get text reminders for TRIAD and links to the OADC newsletter on your phone by clicking the seal below and simply entering your phone number!