DAVS Still Seeking Community Input for Three Year Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Still Seeking Community Input to Three Year Strategic Plan

There is still time for the community to voice their opinions and have them included in Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services' next strategic plan. The new strategic plan will be for 3 years beginning in 2012 through 2014. DAVS is interested in the opinions of Washington County residents about retirement and what services and activities they need and want as they grow older. A survey is available through December 31, 2011. To access the survey, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CVL58YN.

"Our society has never experienced a time when so many people are living to advanced ages. Right now, more than 25 percent of Washington County residents are over the age of 50. Planning for such a large group of individuals is challenging for agencies like DAVS charged with developing services to meet the needs of older people as well as veterans and those with disabilities. We need the community's help to make sure we are on the right track in planning for current and future needs," states Chris Larson who is serving as the contract facilitator.

The 3-year plan will address the needs and the gaps in services for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.

Anyone interested in taking the survey is invited to complete it online or if you would like a paper copy of the survey, please contact Janet Long at (503-846-3081) or E-mail to: [email protected].

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