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New York State Third Age Committee

21st Annual New York State Third Age Providers Conference

Dates: Thursday May 10 and Friday May 11, 2012

• Place: Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs, New York (use group code TAP when making reservations)
• Theme: Creative Solutions to Ageless Issues for People Aging with Developmental Disabilities
• Keynote: Kathleen Keating, RN, former Director of Nursing, OPWDD
  
• Download the 2012 Paul Vanas Memorial Service Award Nomination Form
• Registration Brochure: Download the registration form
• Continuing Nursing Education (CNEs) for Nurses may be available for all or part of this conference. Further information will be posted here.

20th Annual New York State Third Age Providers Conference

The Evolution of Successful Aging in the Community for People with Developmental Disabilities

The 20th Anniversary Conference on May 19 and 20, 2011 was a huge success thanks to our Keynote, presenters, vendors, the Committee, and all of the people who attended.

2011 Paul Vanas Award Winners

Each year the Paul Vanas Memorial Service Award is presented at the NYS Third Age Providers Conference. Three awards are given to people and programs that have demonstrated a considerable impact on the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are aging in New York State.

2011 Winners:

• David Liscomb, NYS Self-Advocacy Association
• Ashly Klaus, Arc of Monroe County Ballantyne Day Services
• Senior IRE Program Services, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled (CSDD)

About The Third Age Committee

Mission of the Third Age Committee

The Third Age Committee is dedicated to focusing on issues for aging persons with developmental disabilities. The committee sponsors an Annual Conference, provides a network of experienced trainers, and provides guidance and feedback to New York State's Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Aging Services.

The Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD) has been a proud supporter of the New York State Third Age Committee and Annual Conference since its inception in 1991.

History of “Third Age”

English Sciologist and Historian, Peter Laslett, in his book A Fresh Map of Life: The Emergence of the Third Age, used the term the "third age" to characterize that period of our life span when work takes on less importance and avocational endeavors, friendships and life's closure occupy more time. Life span can be segmented into four periods:

• Childhood and learning
• Maturity and work
• Retirement and enlightenment
• Increasing infirmity and finality

The Committee chose the term "third age" to characterize those services and programs available at a time when people with disabilities have another chance to explore life's gifts. Some may continue working, some may retire, some may begin new adventures, and still others may choose other means of coping with life's closure. The range of older adult services and programs exemplifies the diversity of experiences people should have as they age. We thus view retirement in its broadest sense - enabling older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to choose to do what they want and enjoy an ordinary life within their community.

Committee Members

• 2012 NYS Third Age Provider Committee Members

More Information

For more information, or if you are interested in serving on the NYS Third Age Committee, please contact Mary Ketter at (518) 761-4052 or by email at kettermh@opwdd.ny.gov