Did you know?

• The population of the United States is rapidly aging. 
• By 2030, one of every five people in the U.S. will be 65 or older.
• By 2035, the number of adults older than 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18.
  (ARP, 601 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20049 | AARP.org Copyright © 2020 | AARP is a registered trademark | All rights reserved)
• The World Health Organization says that 15% of the world’s population lives with an impairment or disability.
• As the world’s population increases more people will live in cities. This means more people with disabilities will be living in cities.
• As cities grow in size, we need to think about how they are built and who they are for.
• People with disabilities are young, old, women, men, and of every race and ethnicity.
• Inclusive cities think about people’s diversity and break down barriers.
  (Disability-Inclusive and Accessible Urban Development Network)

Mission: 

To foster, engage and mobilize our community to increase our capacity as an accessible and inclusive city, that is age-friendly, through collaboration that leads an inclusive and caring culture, resulting in beneficial collective services and resources being provided to older adults and those with special needs/diverse abilities in the community.

Objective:

To be a bridge for our older adults and those with “diverse abilities” to resources and opportunities that support and enhance their life and contributions as residents in our community. 

Motto: Enhancing Life & Legacy