Acknowledgements

The 2008 Minnesota Age & Disabilities Odyssey gratefully acknowledges the financial support of our sponsors. Their contributions help defray some of the expenses of the conference so that we are able to offer a low registration fee and encourage attendance.

Sponsor of the Tote bags

ADT Home Health Security Services
(877) 456-1787
www.adt.com

At ADT Home Health Security Services, we help our customers maintain an independent lifestyle and remain in their home. If you're a senior living alone, your loved ones may worry that you won't be able to get help when you need it. You can reassure them with our Companion Service Personal Emergency Response System. By pressing your Personal Help Button, worn as a necklace or wristband, you can summon help, in the event of an emergency. When the alarm is received, an ADT Monitoring Specialist can speak with you over the Two-Way Voice intercom and call for help if needed

Sponsor of Scholarships for the Odyssey

Pathways to Employment
(651) 431-2905
www.deed.state.mn.us/pte

Pathways to Employment (PTE) is a partnership of three state agencies to increase competitive employment of people with disabilities and to meet Minnesota’s workforce needs. PTE is charged with strengthening the statewide infrastructure of services and supports that people with disabilities often need to find and keep work. A number of PTE partners and allies will have exhibits during the conference. The partner agencies are DHS, DEED, and MSCOD. PTE is funded by a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under Public Law 106-170, passed in 1999.

Sponsor of Refreshments for the Odyssey

Humana Inc.
(763) 543-6990
www.humana.com

Humana Inc. headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11.3 million medical members, including more than 4.5 million Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Humana offers coordinated health benefits and related services to individuals, groups, and government-sponsored plans.

With more than 47 years of experience in the health industry, Humana is a recognized leader in the areas of wellness and chronic disease management programs for our members. In addition to providing health benefits, we educate members about their choices and guide them to make informed decisions about their health coverage and care. To find out more about Humana, visit our Website, www.Humana-medicare.com.

Sponsor of Refreshments for the Odyssey

UCare Minnesota
(612) 676-6500
www.ucare.org

UCare (www.ucare.org) is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care and administrative services to more than 145,000 members. UCare partners with health care providers, counties, and community organizations to create and deliver innovative health coverage plans for:

• Individuals and families enrolled in income-based Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Prepaid Medical Assistance Program.
• Adults with disabilities and Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health conditions.
• Minnesotans dually eligible for Medical Assistance and Medicare.
• Medicare-eligible individuals throughout Minnesota and in western Wisconsin.

In 2007, UCare for Seniors, UCare's Medicare Advantage plan was ranked by Medicare in the top 13 percent of health plans nationwide for outstanding performance. UCare addresses health care disparities and care access issues through its UCare Fund grants and a broad array of community initiatives