The Accessible World Symposium Announces A Major Event On New Directions in Social Security Legislation

With the flurry on Capital Hill to make changes in the Social Security program that will have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of United States citizens, an Accessible World Symposium will present a comprehensive five hour discussion by experts focusing on the most current proposed Congressional legislation.

(PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- With the flurry on Capital Hill to make changes in the Social Security program that will have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of United States citizens, an Accessible World Symposium will present a comprehensive five hour discussion by experts focusing on the most current proposed Congressional legislation. The online interactive event will be free of charge and accessible to all interested parties with access to a computer with Internet connection. Those with a microphone will be able to speak directly to the presenters. Text messaging will also be available.

Saturday, September 10, 2005
10:00 a.m. Pacific;
5:00 p.m. Universal to 4:00 p.m. Pacific;
11:00 p.m. Universal

Master of Ceremonies: Don Roberts, Retired Social Security Administration Employee

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. Pacific 5:00 p.m. Universal
Dan Majewski, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration will kick off the event with a general overview of the program, its various aspects, entitlements, qualifying criteria, and how to apply for benefits.

Session 2: 11:00 a.m. Pacific 6:00 p.m. Universal
Joanne Butler, Social Security Consultant for Congressman Jim Mccreary(R-LA), Chair, House Social Security sub-committee. Will share with the audience the Republican position on the various proposed changes.

Session 3: 12:00 Noon Pacific 7:00 p.m. Universal
A representative from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosis (D-CA) office will present the Democratic position on the current issues facing the nation.

Session 4: 1:00 p.m. Pacific 8:00 p.m. Universal
Immediate Past President Joan BRODSHAUG Bernstein, Older Womens League, will discuss Social Security: A System That Works for All Generations. She will include information about her organizations concerns about the impact the current proposals will have upon seniors today and in the future.

Session 5: 2:00 p.m. Pacific 9:00 p.m. Universal
Barbara Jackson,Social Security Administration, will unravel many of the seemingly complicated provisions of the Work Incentives / Ticket to Work program within Social Security.

Session 6: 3:00 p.m. Pacific 10:00 p.m. Universal
The event will conclude with a question and answer period during which
The audience will have an opportunity to obtain more information on additional Social Security topics.

To access the event, do the following: Go to http://www.talkingseniors.com and follow the event link.

For more information, contact:

Pat Price, Events Coordinator
An Accessible World Symposium
317-254-1185

Robert Acosta, Co-Chair
818-998-0044

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