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7 <br /> Executive Summary <br /> The 2022-27 Master Aging Plan (MAP) marks the <br /> fifth cycle of strategic planning for the Orange <br /> County Department on Aging (OCDOA). However, ' <br /> this is the second MAP based on the AARP <br /> Framework for an Age-Friendly Community(AFC). <br /> The AFC framework contains 8 domains of livabilityJ# <br /> that influence the quality of life for older adults: <br /> outdoor spaces and buildings,transportation, - <br /> housing, social participation, respect and social f - <br /> f Y <br /> inclusion,civic participation and employment, , =, <br /> communication and information, and community <br /> and health services. <br /> This plan builds off of the 20 year history of formal The goals included in the 2022-27 MAP are <br /> age-friendly planning in Orange County.We are intended to continue to make Orange County an <br /> proud to be a model for comprehensive and age-friendly community,a place where structures <br /> successful aging planning both in NC and the and services are adapted to be accessible to <br /> nation. We are especially proud to be one of the and inclusive of older adults with varying needs <br /> 12 Age-Friendly Communities leading the way in and capacities. For this reason,the plan covers a <br /> NC,as our state has joined with 9 other states and wide range of topics,from communication and <br /> one territory to be designated as a Livable and information to housing and outdoor spaces and <br /> Age-Friendly State. buildings. <br /> For the first time in its development process,the The 2022-27 MAP was developed using the AARP <br /> Orange County Master Aging Plan is including Age-Friendly Community Framework as a guide. <br /> racial equity as a cross-cutting theme for each The goals, objectives, strategies and indicators <br /> of the 8 domains in the 2022-2027 plan. In represent the work of a variety of stakeholders <br /> partnership with the other county initiatives, such throughout the MAP planning process.These <br /> as One Orange and the Government Alliance for stakeholders include Orange County residents, <br /> Race& Equity,the focus on racial equity provides county and town leadership, major healthcare <br /> an intentionality and builds off of important systems,faith-based and non-profit organizations, <br /> discussions both locally and nationally to identify and older adult advocates. <br /> and explore how race impacts the experience of <br /> aging. All of these stakeholders were involved at different <br /> times during the MAP's development, beginning in <br /> This is a critical part of a larger effort to ensure summer 2021 with a community needs assessment <br /> the Master Aging Plan is inclusive of ALL older survey and ending in spring 2022 with a period of <br /> adults in Orange County. It is critical that EVERY public comment. <br /> older adult (regardless of race,ethnicity, income, <br /> location, language, sexual orientation, health <br /> status, etc.) see themselves reflected in some way <br /> in the MAP.We want to make sure this plan and <br /> this process is relevant to all older adults in Orange <br /> County.This is our community and our plan. <br /> 4 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />