UKIAH – The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Lake and Mendocino Counties’ Governing Board will conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the 2009-2012 Area Plan.

The hearing will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 22, at Mendocino County HHSA's Big Sur meeting room, 747 S. State St., Ukiah.

The plan sets forth goals and objectives to address needs of seniors and people with disabilities in Lake and Mendocino counties.

The AAA is interested in receiving input from older adults, persons with disabilities, family caregivers, agencies and advocacy groups serving these individuals, and other interested parties.

Copies of the plan’s goals and objectives will be available at the hearings and the entire plan can be accessed at www.mcdss.org .

For more information, please contact AAA at 463-7775 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .