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Commissioners propose ad hoc to address loneliness among people with disabilities
Summary
A commissioner urged the creation of an ad hoc group to study loneliness and social-isolation among people with disabilities and to explore partnerships with Parks & Rec, Commission on Aging and nonprofits; staff to place an agenda item for a future meeting.
A commissioner raised loneliness among people with disabilities as a policy concern and proposed creating an ad hoc committee to explore partnerships and programming to reduce social isolation. The speaker noted the closure of local community spaces and said social opportunities are important to health: "I'd like to have a comment or, a topic on loneliness because people with disabilities tend to be lonely."
Commissioners discussed partnering with Parks & Recreation, the Commission on Aging and local nonprofits to create regular social events and low-cost programs. Staff said they would work on how to place an ad-hoc item on a future agenda and suggested bringing it back in August or September for further consideration. The commission agreed to consider forming an ad hoc and to coordinate with relevant departments and community partners if the item is placed on a future agenda.
Next steps: staff to determine how to add the item to a future agenda and commissioners to identify potential partners for an ad hoc focused on loneliness and social opportunities.
