The Washington State Council on Aging (SCOA) is a unified voice across Washington for senior citizens. SCOA is a unique advocacy group in the arena of senior issues.
- Members are appointed by the Governor and Area Agency on Aging Advisory Councils and are charged with advising the Governor, the DSHS Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of ALTSA. (RCW 43.20A.695)
- This connection brings the State Council on Aging inside perspective on matters concerning seniors and people with disabilities.
- We have a statewide perspective and speak as one voice.
- Members are made up of representative of local communities, from Area Agencies on Aging Advisory Councils, cities & counties, the legislature, and the long-term services and supports field.
- The makeup of the membership provides the Council with a built-in communications and outreach platform that reaches all corners of the state.
For More Information
For further information contact: Rosemary Biggins, State Unit on Aging Program Manager, Rosemary.Biggins@dshs.wa.gov or 360-725-2466
Documents
- 2021 Meeting Agendas
- 2020 Meeting Agendas
- January 2020
- February 2020
- March 2020 - no meeting
- April 2020
- May 2020
- September 2020
- 2020 Meeting Minutes
- 2019 Meeting Agendas
- 2019 Meeting Minutes
- 2018 Meeting Agendas
- 2018 Meeting Minutes
- 2017 Meeting Agendas
- 2017 Meeting Minutes
- 2020 Legislative Priorities
- 2017 Legislative Priorities
- 2017 State Council on Aging Brochure
- 2016 Legislative Priorities
- Governor Inslee's Aging Summit – October 2013
- State Council Member Responsibilities
- State Council Member Repository
- State Council Bylaws
- Current Member Roster