Vision and Goals
“Livable communities are beneficial to people of all ages, including older adults. They offer residents affordable and accessible choices in where to live and how to get around as they age; provide access to essential goods and services, public spaces, and employment opportunities; equitably serve people of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds; support independence and social engagement; and promote health, public safety, personal security, and environmental sustainability.”
Our Vision for Oneida County
- Civic Participation & Employment: Expand opportunities for persons of all ages to engage in meaningful paid employment and volunteer positions free from age discrimination. We will improve the level of participation for people of all ages and abilities to serve older adults.
- Communication & Information: To create communications strategies effective in engaging community residents of all ages, making sure seniors are aware of activities, services, and programs available throughout the county.
- Respect & Social Inclusion: To increase meaningful and positive engagement by older adults in community life. Needs and preferences of a diversity of older adults heard, considered, and acted upon in planning programs and events. Intergenerational bonds are strengthened.
- Social Participation: To provide unique opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect and feel welcome. To encourage socialization and strengthen the greater community.
- Health Services & Community Supports: To promote, maintain, and restore health by engaging all people and creating an environment to improve community health and quality of life.
- Housing: To ensure access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing.
- Outdoor Spaces & Buildings: To improve entry points, participation, and navigation to new options and opportunities within neighborhoods, open spaces, and buildings for people of all ages and abilities.
- Transportation: To increase transportation options that connect people to social activities, economic opportunities, and medical care. To offer convenient, accessible, low-cost alternatives to driving.