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Consultation has concluded
Help us create an age-friendly community that is supportive and inviting for citizens of all ages, abilities and backgrounds!
Our goal is to identify and incorporate age-friendly community policies, practices, features, programs, and initiatives required to meet the existing and future needs of older adults in Dufferin County.
Similar to many communities across Ontario, the proportion of older adults in Dufferin County has been increasing significantly over the past decade and is expected to continue at a rapid pace over the next decade, creating increased demand for older adults' programs and services. We want to ensure that older adults in Dufferin County are appropriately recognized and have access to the programs and services they require to stay active, healthy, and engaged in the local community.
The Age Friendly Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Action Plan is intended to align with the eight dimensions (below) of an age-friendly community, as defined by the World Health Organization.
Help us create an age-friendly community that is supportive and inviting for citizens of all ages, abilities and backgrounds!
Our goal is to identify and incorporate age-friendly community policies, practices, features, programs, and initiatives required to meet the existing and future needs of older adults in Dufferin County.
Similar to many communities across Ontario, the proportion of older adults in Dufferin County has been increasing significantly over the past decade and is expected to continue at a rapid pace over the next decade, creating increased demand for older adults' programs and services. We want to ensure that older adults in Dufferin County are appropriately recognized and have access to the programs and services they require to stay active, healthy, and engaged in the local community.
The Age Friendly Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Action Plan is intended to align with the eight dimensions (below) of an age-friendly community, as defined by the World Health Organization.
Creating an Age Friendly Community has finished this stage
A public survey was open to the public to address each of the eight age-friendly community dimensions.
Community Feedback and Engagement Sessions - December 12, 2018
Creating an Age Friendly Community has finished this stage
Three community engagement sessions took place to obtain input from anyone in Dufferin who is interested in the current and future needs of older adults in our community.
Data Analysis - December 2018 - January 2019
Creating an Age Friendly Community has finished this stage
Results of the community survey and engagement sessions are compiled and ready to share with stakeholders.
Stakeholders Feedback and Engagement Session - RESCHEDULED FOR: March 6, 2019
Creating an Age Friendly Community has finished this stage
Consultation with those who are directly involved in the delivery of services and programs in Dufferin will take place to better understand the current and future needs of older adults in the community.
Data Analysis - February - March 2019
Creating an Age Friendly Community has finished this stage
Results of the stakeholders session will be compiled and incorporated into Dufferin County's Age Friendly Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Action Plan.
Report Release - July 31 2019
Creating an Age Friendly Community is currently at this stage
Final consultation findings shared with the community.
The Age-Friendly Needs Assessment & Strategic Action Plan is complete! To read the report, click the link in the Document Library!