
ADVOCACY
Multiple agencies and our elected representatives at the local, regional, state, and federal levels are responsible for policy, programs, and financing of aging information, services, and supports. This includes policies and programs that impact older adults such as housing, transportation, and emergency response. YHAA serves as the voice of older adults as proposals are considered and decisions made by testifying in public hearings, sponsoring legislation and budget requests, meeting with elected officials, and hosting candidate forums and Town Halls where residents can express their opinions and concerns. We engage residents and other organizations in these efforts through the Advocacy Committee.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Advocacy Committee is to discuss and implement strategies consistent with the YHAA Strategic Plan that advance policies, programs, and projects that promote the well-being of older adults in Yolo County.
In 2022 the Advocacy Committee will focus on the 2022 YHAA priority issues:
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Nutrition support
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Support for Caregivers, especially related to care of persons with Alzheimer’s/dementia
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Planning and funding for transportation
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Affordable and accessible housing
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Addressing the digital divide-especially rural community
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COVID issues
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access to vaccines and any boosters needed
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education of older adults
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treatments
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Long-term care planning and financing
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Creating and supporting age friendly communities
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All new housing to have an elevator (especially low income and senior housing).
In addition, YHAA is an active participant in the development of the California Master Plan for Aging and related legislative action and will be conducting public information and input forums for Yolo County residents.
The Advocacy Committee meets the first Thursday of every month, 10:00am-12:00pm via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83723019577?pwd=ODJCSGRWK1R4WmR1cmhPUEpvWlE0dz09.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and/or join the Committee. To be added to the Advocacy Committee agenda email list, contact sheila.allen@yolohealthyaging.org.

LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Below you will find letters of support related to priority policy legislation. To find and track California Legislation go to http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
AB 2047
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In strong support of AB 2047, which has recently been amended to respond to the grave COVID-19 crisis by ensuring that all counties in our state incorporate plans to address the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in their emergency response during the next plan update.
05/08/20
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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