steps to include people of all backgrounds and abilities. • Sun Tran buses include wheel chair lifts and Sun Tran offers Accessible Rider Training Sessions for older adults. • TheTucson Police Department created Divisional Advisory Committees that encourage stake- holders in the community, including older residents, to share their concerns and feedback regarding public safety. • The Tucson Fire Department conducted Community Driven Strategic Planning, with community stakeholders of all ages, to gather and utilize the needs and expectations of the community in the development and improvement of services provided. • The City’s Parks and Recreation Department offers three dedicated senior centers and provides Senior Club activity programming in eight City Recreation Centers – including social service agency-hosted nutrition programs, card and board games, special events/field trips, educational and volunteer opportunities, and access to exercise equipment and other wellness/physical activities. • Tucson hosts many diverse cultural festivals, including Dia de San Juan, Juneteenth, All Souls Procession,Tucson Meet Yourself, and the Tucson Rodeo. • Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild formed the Talent Development Committee of the Greater
Tucson Healthcare Sector Partnership, a group focused on increasing the training, compensation, and professional development of direct care workers. • The Tucson Fire Department developed the Community Risk Reduction process to identify and prioritize risks within our community and come up with solutions and education to mitigate those risks. • TheTucson Fire Department created a program called Tucson Collaborative Community Care (TC-3) that unites the health care and social service communities to help those who call 9-1-1 frequently for help with things like diabetes medication, controlling anxiety, seeing a doctor, and the basic life necessities of our most vulnerable citizens. T3C-3 holds quarterly meetings with over 100 community agencies offering services. • The Tucson Fire Department adopted RememberingWhen, a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire and fall prevention program for older adults.
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