The La Puente LADAP has created an advisory committee of community leaders in the local aging and disability services to guide and advise the community engagement and the creation of an age and disability-friendly action plan.
The LADAP program will also engage community members from the aging and disability communities, their caregivers, and families to share their opinions and insights at community listening sessions and with surveys to help make La Puente an age- and ability-friendly community.
The La Puente LADAP program will host:
Active and meaningful participation is encouraged from a diverse range of stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to:
If you need help with accessible transportation to a in-person session, please call (626) 900-8825 or email agefriendly@lapuente.org.
A Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) is a program of strategies and actions that aims to improve services for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and their families by expanding culturally important and accessible services. La Puente’s LADAP is funded by a grant award from the California Department of Aging that aims to:
The eight domains of livability were created by the World Health Organization (WHO) and AARP. They are quality-of-life metrics that enable people of all ages and abilities to live healthy and connected lives within their communities. These domains are:
The California Master Plan for Aging (MPA) is a statewide initiative encouraging state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to work together to improve equitable resources and actions supporting and engaging aging and disability communities. The Master Plan for Aging outlines Five Bold Goals to build a California for all ages and abilities:
The City of La Puente will use the eight domains of livability and these five bold goals to structure the evaluation and planning of aging and disability resources and services.
The City of La Puente will create a Local Area Action Plan document that will provide recommendations and strategies developed from community member insights to guide the growth and promotion of our community’s aging and disability resources. This action plan document will be available on the City of La Puente’s website.
For more information, email agefriendly@lapuente.org or call (626) 900-8825.
The City of La Puente is proud to announce the completion of the Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP). This comprehensive, community-driven action plan aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults and individuals with disabilities, ensuring that La Puente remains a vibrant, accessible, and age-friendly community for all.
The plan outlines strategic goals and actionable steps in key areas including housing, transportation, health and wellness, economic security, and social engagement. By addressing these priorities, the City will work to create a supportive environment where residents of all ages and abilities can thrive.
What's Inside the LADAP?
- Key Findings — Insights gathered from community forums, surveys, and listening sessions.
- Actionable Goals — Specific strategies to enhance accessibility and inclusivity across various sectors.
- Implementation Plan — A roadmap for enacting the proposed strategies, and a sustainability plan.
We invite residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to review the full LADAP to understand the steps we are taking together to improve the lives of those living in La Puente.
For more information or to get involved in the implementation phase, please contact the Community Services Department.
LADAP Action Plan (English) LADAP Action Plan Summary (Spanish) LADAP Action Plan Summary (Mandarin)The city of La Puente would like to partner with businesses and organizations committed to becoming more age and disability friendly. If you would like to become a certified partner of the La Puente LADAP program, please fill out the partner commitment form below.
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