Sacramento County will celebrate the launch of Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 at the Sacramento State Union Ballroom, 6000 J St., Sacramento. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents.

By 2030, one-fourth of Sacramento County’s population will be 60 or older, and approximately 200,000 residents currently live with a disability.

In response to these growing needs, the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services has launched the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP), a comprehensive initiative shaped by years of advocacy and community input. Sacramento County is proud to partner with the California Department of Aging and AARP’s Age-Friendly Network of States and Communities to achieve this goal.

On Feb. 25, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formally adopted the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan resolution, reinforcing the county’s commitment to improving access to essential resources for older adults and people with disabilities. This plan aligns with the five bold goals of California’s Master Plan for Aging.

The first goal is Housing for All Stages and Ages which is ensuring accessible and affordable housing options for residents of all ages. The second goal is Health Reimagined that is expanding healthcare access and wellness programs tailored to older and disabled adults.

The third goal is Inclusion and Equity, Not Isolation, which is fostering community connections and reducing social isolation.

The fourth goal is Caregiving That Works, which means strengthening support for caregivers and long-term care services.

The fifth and final goal is Affording Aging, which is addressing economic challenges that impact aging residents.

Come celebrate the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launch. Sacramento County will celebrate the launch of the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 at the Sacramento State Union Ballroom, 6000 J St. All Sacramento County residents are invited to attend, with registration open until room capacity is reached.

To learn more about the action plan, visit the Age & Disability-Friendly Sacramento County website at agefriendlysaccounty.org. Register for the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan launch on Eventbrite.com.

For more information, visit the Master Plan for Aging website at mpa.aging.ca.gov.