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Supervisors hear proposals to expand jobs programs for older adults and people with disabilities; advocates ask for more funding and data
Summary
A multi‑agency hearing outlined city programs (ReServe, ACE, CSEP, OEWD contracts, Department of Rehabilitation placements) and identified gaps in outreach, data and stable funding. Providers and program participants urged the Board to increase support and clarify career pathways.
Supervisor Norman Yee convened a May 9 hearing on employment for older adults and adults with disabilities and asked city agencies to outline existing programs, barriers and potential next steps.
Presenters summarized program portfolios and limited current funding. Shereen McSpadden, executive director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services, described small city programs including ReServe (projected to serve about 100 clients in FY17‑18 on approximately $250,000/year), a senior companion stipend program (about $85,000/year), community liaison positions and an ARC janitorial support contract (about $100,000/year). She noted IHSS contains a…
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