City Council Agenda - November 26, 2012 - City of Guelph

Attachment 1Recommendation Timeline LeadResponsibility• building flexible facilities – morespace can be dedicated to olderadults when needed, but canthen be transformed to serviceother age groups when needed• integrating a variety of servicesin fixed locations – e.g., healthcare, home support services,recreation programsBudgetImpact41.0 Assess the feasibility, with communityinput, of utilizing existing buildings andfacilities to house programs and servicesfor older adults (e.g., schools, libraries,community centres, vacant storefrontspace), distributed throughout the City’shubs1- 3 years C&SS MinimalDimension #6 - Civic Participation and Employment (e.g., volunteer opportunities,employment, workplace culture, accessibility)42.0 Continue to support the strong base ofvolunteerism that exists in Guelph.Support and promote the GWSA“Seniors Offering Support” program.Continue to work in partnership with theVolunteer Centre and ImmigrantServices Guelph-Wellington to identifyand facilitate opportunities forinvolvement of older adults.Quick win C&SS No43.0 Support the development of a 55+employment agency. Identify and workwith potential partners to operate anemployment centre focusing onemployees who are 55+.44.0 Ensure that the City’s existing diversitytraining addresses the specific needs ofolder adults (e.g., for accommodation,accessibility)4 – 6 years C&SS NoQuick win C&HR NoOlder Adult Strategy for the City of GuelphPrepared by The Osborne Group, October 201257