Special Access in Action

On Thanksgiving weekend, Mr. T., a 76-year old veteran from Savannakhet  was struck by a hit and run driver while walking to Cub Foods to get food. He was checked into Hennepin County Medical Center. 

When he was entered, he gave the hospital staff the Lao Assistance Center's Special Access staff business card to contact for help. He lives in North Minneapolis by himself in public housing. He has limited English and marginal financial support from SSI and Public Assistance. He was a military officer in Laos and came to the US 25 years ago to rebuild his life. We wish him a speedy recovery. 

If you are interested in more information about Special Access for elders in Minnesota, contact the bilingual Lao Special Access Worker, who can meet you at our offices or your home. 

If you need help, please call:
Bounleuth Gowing, Special Access Worker, (612) 374-4967 or e-mail

bounleuth@laocenter.org 

The Lao Assistance Center can also use volunteers who would like to help us meet the needs of Lao elders in Minnesota. If you are interested, please let us know!

This program made possible by a grant from the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.