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d. Social Participation and Inclusion — Dawn Smith and Cydnee Sims <br /> 4t" Quarter <br /> Focusing on 4 indicators: <br /> • Inclusive Lobby Project has rolled out at each center. 5.1.1b <br /> • Considered steps to help with neurodivergent aspects. 5.1.1b <br /> • Established a good survey baseline. 5.1.3b <br /> • 11 adult care homes have been identified that we can reach out to be sure <br /> they are aware of our current programs offered. 4.1.1b <br /> • Many upcoming programs scheduled to facilitate connections among <br /> Senior Center participants 5.1.3a <br /> Year 1 <br /> • Each center has a designated program assistant coordinator. 4.1.2b <br /> • Intergenerational programming, pop-up programs, and ongoing caregiver <br /> programming is going strong. 4.1.2a, 4.1.3a <br /> • Continue to provide as much information as possible in other languages, <br /> especially the most common languages in our area; continue to be creative <br /> in reaching those that speak a different language. 4.1.1a <br /> e. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings— Myra Austin <br /> Goal 1: Optimize usability of outdoor spaces and buildings for older adults. <br /> Objective 1.1: Increase engagement of older adults, emphasizing racially diverse <br /> communities, in the planning of outdoor spaces and buildings in Orange County <br /> (OC). <br /> Strategy 1.1.1: Encourage advocacy efforts by including older adults relative <br /> to the planning and use of public outdoor spaces and buildings. <br /> Indicator 1.1.1a: At least one dedicated space for an older adult age 55+ <br /> (or representative of older adults) is on every county and town Advisory <br /> Board that has input on outdoor spaces and buildings. <br /> Indicator 1.1.1.1b: Other non-municipal and non-profit trail owner/groups <br /> are invited to join MAP—Outdoor Spaces workgroup. <br /> Indicator 1.1.1c: Older adults are educated on how to access information <br /> about participating in local government planning and are encouraged to <br /> contribute to meetings/hearings about outdoor spaces and buildings. <br /> Indicator 1.1.1d: Interactive strategies are developed to solicit input from <br /> older adults, with emphasis on racially diverse community members, <br /> regarding parks, outdoor spaces, and community development needs. <br />