Aging and Disability Network of Saratoga County - Meeting Reminders!!

Aging & Disability- 2018 Upcoming Meetings: Mark your Calendars

June 12 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church-Michael Sprague from the Attorney General’s Office will be presenting on how to spot red flags to avoid common scams, how the scams work, how to keep your identity safe, what to do if your information is compromised, what resources are available to help consumers, and general consumer tips. The presentation helps caregivers by giving them the tools to help those they assist avoid having their money or information stolen, and also helps the caregivers keep their own information safe.

July 10 at St. Edwards Church in Clifton Park- Sarah Szewczyk from NYSARC Trust Services will be presenting on pooled trusts as a way to help people with disabilities and seniors with disabling chronic conditions meet Medicaid’s income limits to qualify for community-based health benefits and long-term care services. This program helps people get the care they need at home while being able to pay bills that allow them to maintain independence in the community.

There will not be an August meeting!

September 11 at Malta Community Center-Doris Green, Director of NYS Caregiving and Respite Coalition will speak about her agency.

October 9 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church - The program “What is a Service Dog and what is NOT” will be presented by Cheryl Lawyer, Outreach & Community Education Coordinator from the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA).  “With all the media coverage about animals claiming to be service dogs or emotional support animals, there is a lot of confusion about the differences, their rights to public access, the services they provide as well the abuse by owners illegally passing their pets off as such.).  As a long-time puppy raiser/trainer for pups bred to be guide dogs and her work with individuals with service dogs, Ms. Lawyer will present the differences between service, therapy and emotional support animals. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has special laws governing service animals and many states are making it a crime to fraudulently present a pet as a service animal.  Attendees will learn how to tell the difference and what questions to ask (or not) when encountering what appears to be a service animal.”