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County ad hoc outlines housing supports for aging caregivers of people with developmental disabilities
Summary
A Yolo County ad hoc presented to the West Sacramento Parks, Recreation and Intergenerational Services Commission on April 7, urging local outreach, planning and housing solutions after finding most people with developmental disabilities live with aging caregivers; presenters cited a 37‑unit West Sacramento housing project.
Laurie Haas, who said she works for Yolo County and serves on a commission on aging and adult services, told the commission the county formed an ad hoc committee in 2022 to study the needs of aging caregivers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"About 88 percent of the people with developmental disabilities are living with their caregivers," John Decker of Alta California Regional Center told the commission, stressing that most caregivers are aging and that the county needs more planning and supports. Decker noted regional centers…
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