Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is a nonprofit, statewide network of agencies that provide services for older Ohioans, people with disabilities and their families. The Association engages in national and statewide advocacy to address issues which have an impact on the aging and disability network and older Ohioans and people with disabilities, provides services to members, and serves as a collective voice for Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).
Upcoming Events:
Ohio Developmental Disabilities System Overview for the Aging Network: September 30, 2022 – Register here
o4a Annual Conference for Ohio’s Aging and Disability Network: October 20-21, 2022. Registration is open and conference sponsor opportunities are still available.
Aging in Ohio – December 6 & 7, 2022
Understanding Medicare for AAAs and Aging Professionals: December 14 & 15, 2022
o4a, Medical Mutual Award Innovative Programs for Older Ohioans
The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Medical Mutual Aging and Disability Innovation Awards. The newly established distinction recognizes and advances new, effective and replicable programs that are successfully meeting both the social and health needs of older adults and people with disabilities across Ohio.
This year’s recipients were announced during the conclusion of the o4a Five-Star Innovation and Education Summit, held on June 6 and 7 in Columbus. With an audience of more than 200 professionals in the aging and disability network across the state, o4a recognized the four highest-ranking, most cutting-edge programs recently implemented by Ohio-based Area Agencies on Aging.
2022 o4a Annual Conference for Ohio’s Aging & Disability Network
October 20-21, 2022 in person this year!
The o4a Annual Conference for Ohio’s Aging and Disability Network is Ohio’s largest conference on home and community based care. Almost 600 professionals, advocates, and volunteers representing organizations in the aging and disability network come together each year to learn about new resources, gain expert information, and make key contacts. Interested in participating in o4a’s Annual Conference as a sponsor? We have many options for being part of this amazing event. We have the best attendee engagement, too!
Advocacy
Check out our Advocacy page for o4a’s latest position papers and testimony, and join our Associates program to get weekly legislative bulletins to stay on top of what is happening at the Ohio Statehouse of relevance to older Ohioans and people with disabilities.