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As NY's Population Rapidly Ages, AARP Unveils its 1st State Blueprint for Action to Improve Life for the 50+

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Create a one-stop shop for New Yorkers to access all benefit programs for which they qualify. Require big drug companies to publicly disclose proposed price hikes in advance. Increase wages for home care workers and increase state funding for in-home services for the elderly to support New Yorkers aging in their own homes.

Key Points: 
  • Increase wages for home care workers and increase state funding for in-home services for the elderly to support New Yorkers aging in their own homes.
  • These are among many recommendations in " NY State Blueprint for Action ," AARP New York's first such roadmap with policy priorities and actionable steps for the State to help improve life for the fastest-growing segment of New York's population: the 50-plus.
  • "New York's 50-plus have the experience, expertise and commitment to make our state's future bright," said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel.
  • "We must address the challenges they experience, and this blueprint provides a roadmap to help our leaders, legislators and policymakers tackle that task."

Eriksen Translations Awarded Language Services Contract with New York State OGS

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eriksen Translations Inc. (http://www.eriksen.com), a leading language services provider, is excited to announce that it has been awarded a five-year translation services contract by the New York State Office of General Services. As an approved vendor under contract #23253-Language Services, Eriksen will provide written translation and desktop publishing services to help support New Yorkers with limited English proficiency. Eriksen is one of multiple vendors available on this contract award, which is in effect October 25, 2022 through October 26, 2027.

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  • Eriksen Translations has been selected as an approved language services vendor by the New York State Office of General Services.
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eriksen Translations Inc. ( http://www.eriksen.com ), a leading language services provider, is excited to announce that it has been awarded a five-year translation services contract by the New York State Office of General Services.
  • Eriksen Translations provides language services to help New York City and State agencies make public services and programs accessible to immigrants and other New Yorkers who do not read, speak, or write English with proficiency.
  • In addition to its work with the Office of General Services, Eriksen supports the New York State Department of Health and holds a five-year contract with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

Wounded Warrior Project Addresses Barriers Faced by Veterans Exposed to Toxicants

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently testified about the needs of veterans who are ill because of exposure to toxicants while in service and the challenges they experience filing for disability compensation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently testified about the needs of veterans who are ill because of exposure to toxicants while in service and the challenges they experience filing for disability compensation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • WWP Senior National Service Officer Anita Ritchie testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • "We cannot ignore the obvious correlation between certain toxic exposures and illnesses with no reasonable explanation for onset," Ritchie said.
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Wounded Warrior Project Testifies on Insurance and Memorial Affairs Legislation Before House Veterans Affairs Committee

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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WASHINGTON, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) veteran benefits training manager Frank Logalbo testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, on WWP-led reforms to the Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) veteran benefits training manager Frank Logalbo testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, on WWP-led reforms to the Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) program.
  • "Veterans with service-connected injuries often find it impossible to purchase affordable life insurance plans on the open market," Logalbo said.
  • "Lifelong disabilities incurred while serving our nation provide reason for many insurance companies to either decline coverage or offer unaffordable policies.
  • Modernization of the S-DVI program is a high priority for Wounded Warrior Project and the warriors we serve, and we believe that this legislation would make significant and long overdue improvements to this critical program.