Age-Friendly Work

Livable Communities of Oneida County promotes policies and programs that enable residents of all ages and abilities to lead healthy, active, and engaged lives. Our work focuses around eight domains of livability:

Civic Participation & Employment

Our vision for Oneida County: 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

Our vision for Oneida County: 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

Our vision for Oneida County: 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

Our vision for Oneida County: 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

Our vision for Oneida County: To promote, maintain, and restore health by engaging all people and creating an environment to improve community health and quality of life.

Housing

Our vision for Oneida County: To ensure access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing.

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

Our vision for Oneida County: 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

Our vision for Oneida County: To increase transportation options that connect people to social activities, economic opportunities, and medical care. To offer convenient, accessible, low-cost alternatives to driving.

AARP Livable Communities

“A Livable Community is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing and transportation options, and offers supportive community features and services. Once in place, those resources enhance personal independence, allow residents to age in place, and foster residents’ engagement in the community’s civic, economic, and social life.” –AARP

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