Say No To Ageism Week 2010

24 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

You are cordially invited to attend the launch in the Equality Authority, 2 Clonmel Street, Dublin 2 of "Say No to Ageism Week" by Áine Brady, T.D., Minister of State with Responsibility for Older People, on Monday 24th May 2009 at 11.00am.

This year's "Say No to Ageism Week" takes place from May 24th to 30th. It is a time to again consider the effects of ageism in our society and provides an opportunity to remind us of the consequences of ageism in service provision. It is a time to renew our commitment to combating ageism in society, especially for older people whose identities are often replaced by a negative stereotype that denies them access to full participation in society.

A wide range of sectors, including health, transport and hospitality will develop initiatives as part of the week and throughout 2010. The week will involve increasing public awareness through the use of outdoor advertising in the transport sector and other related events. Practical initiatives will be promoted in each of the sectors to develop a strategy to identify ways of tackling instances of ageism in the context of access to services.

The "Say No to Ageism Week" is an initiative developed by three organisations, the Health Service Executive, the Office for Older People and the Equality Authority. Its aim is to raise public awareness about stereotyping of older people and to promote and support practical action for 'age friendly' service provision in key sectors. This is the seventh year of the initiative and we are pleased to avail of support under the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity - PROGRESS (2007-2013) for the 2010 initiative.

We hope that you can join us to launch this week and if you would like to attend please RSVP to Ciara Crampton before Wednesday 19th May 2010 by e-mail to ccrampton@equality.ie or by telephone to Lo-Call: 1890 245 545. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.

We would be grateful if you would circulate the attached poster widely and e-mail info@equality.ie with any initiatives you may organise during this important week.

Yours sincerely

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Angela Kerins
Chairperson
The Equality Authority

 

Venue

Equality Authority, 2 Clonmel Street, Dublin 2

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