This Webinar will provide an introduction to Lifespan Respite, including Lifespan Respite legislation, AoA's role in implementation, best practices in State Lifespan Respite Programs, and information to help you plan for a Lifespan Respite System in your state. The Webinar is open to Lifespan Respite Grantees, representatives of state governmental agencies, State Respite Coalitions, ADRCs, respite providers, and national, state and community-based organizations who would like an introduction to the concept of Lifespan Respite.  The Webinar will be open to the first 200 registrants and will be archived at www.archrespite.org for later viewing.

Dial-in Numbers:

For those who have unlimited long-distance service and do not need a toll-free number:  1-719-457-0816

Toll free: 1-866-244-8528

Passcode:  134714

Title:   Lifespan Respite 101

Date:  Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Time:  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Presenters;

Greg Link

Aging Services Program Specialist

U.S. Administration on Aging

Washington, DC

Jill Kagan

Program Director

ARCH Ntaional Respite Network and Resource Center

Annandale, VA

May Martin

Lifespan Respite Program Coordinator

Department of Human Services

Salem , OR

Marcia Alber

Respite and SSAD Program Coordinator

Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network

Medicaid and Long Term Care

Department of Health and Human Services

Lincoln, NE

Rose Ann Percival

Programs Manager

Oklahoma Respite Resource Network

Developmental Disabilities Services Division

Oklahoma City, OK 73125

System Requirements

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer