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49 <br /> DOMAIN 8: <br /> Communication and Information <br /> rt00 <br /> Staying connected to and aware of available <br /> events, programs,and people is important for <br /> everyone, regardless of age.The ways that people <br /> communicate have changed over time, leaving :, <br /> gaps in outreach. Internet access and smartphones <br /> are not universal,and information must be <br /> disseminated through a variety of mediums. �, }•• <br /> Communication and information sharing in an <br /> age-friendly community: <br /> • Is distributed widely; ,.: . . • r� <br /> • Is provided both orally and in print; <br /> • Uses plain language; <br /> • Has easy to understand automated <br /> communication;and <br /> • Ensures that the internet and computers are <br /> widely available. <br /> Goal 8:Awareness of and access to available services and supports for older adults and their families <br /> will increase for everyone. <br /> OBJECTIVE 8.1 <br /> STRATEGY 8.1.1 <br /> INDICATORS RESPONSIBLE <br /> 8.1.1a Contacts are identified by individual employees,departments,and community Town of Chapel Hill,Town of Carrboro,Town of Hillsboro, <br /> partners,and are used to create a contact list to be shared and maintained by and OC Departments,local organizations,and Orange <br /> Orange County Community Relations. County Community Relations(OCCR) <br /> 8.1.1 b An Orange County Community Relations position that focuses on diversity OCCR <br /> and inclusion is created,with responsibilities including maintaining resources, <br /> relationships,and a comprehensive contact list. <br /> 8.1.1c Orange County Community Relations'community contact database will identify OCCR <br /> and include racially diverse and underserved communities and contacts. <br /> 8.1.1d OCDOA information is distributed to contacts with collaborating organizations OCDOA <br /> who report they have shared it with their organization. <br /> 46 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />