Activities & Programs

The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) carries out a broad range of activities on behalf of older persons and adults with physical disabilities.  Following is a summary of these activities.

DSAAPD:

• Operates and contracts for numerous programs and services for older persons and adults with physical disabilities;
• Advocates on behalf of older persons and adults with physical disabilities to create a broader awareness of the needs of these populations and to generate additional resources to meet these needs;
• Develops and implements a variety of wellness and health promotion programs;
• Supports and advocates for grandparents and relatives raising others’ children;
• Analyzes data, performs needs assessments, and develops new services for older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and their families;
• Develops special programs to address a variety of concerns;
• Develops public-private and public-public partnerships to increase the availability of services; and 
• Plans and conducts special events focusing on older adults and adults with physical disabilities.