We Envision...
…More outreach, creating intergenerational activities, increasing events geared towards older adults, developing a better relationship with local schools to enhance volunteerism, and finding ways to improve accessibility of the information already available. The hope is these actions will increase opportunities for social participation and inclusion to help aging adults enjoy life and stay involved in their communities.
We Heard...
• The need for conveniently located venues • Improve communication and visibility of programs, events, activities to seniors who do not have access to the internet • Better parking for seniors at events and activities • Need volunteer opportunities and intergenerational activities • Lack of transportation leads to less mobility and more social isolation • Increase activities geared towards older adults • Information for resources, events, and activities should be more easily accessible to find and there is no centralized place to find the information
We Have...
• There are many resources such as Meals on Wheels, food banks, Life Message, Veterans Resource and Outreach Center, various clubs, Senior Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Council, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, City Citizen’s Academy, and Senior Citizens of Rowlett organization, as well as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission • The Rowlett Community Centre offers many programs, events, and activities geared towards our older population that are free or very low cost • The Rowlett Public Library offers ongoing technology education on computers and cell phones, and also offers a WiFi hot spot program
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