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Area Plan on Aging: Update Process

2008 - 2011 Area Plan Development Process

The Area Plan on Aging is written every 4 years and updated bi-annually to include progress on goals and objectives and reflect the most current budget.

To guide the development of our current four year area plan, ADS gathered public input, collaborated with experts on issues areas, and conducted research on the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. The draft plan was subject to a public review process and then submitted to the State for final approval.

The following timeline provides an overview of the development process.

February 2007 - April 2007: Conduct Research and Gather Public Input - complete

• Area Plan Survey Results
• Focus on the Future Forums

May 2007 - June 2007: Prepare Draft - complete

June 2007 - July 2007: Internal Review - complete

• ADS Sponsors Review - 7/17/2007
• ADS Advisory Council's Planning & Allocations Committee Review - 6/8/2007

July 2007 - August 2007: Public Review - complete

• A draft version of the plan was made available for public review through August 10, 2007.
• The public was invited to comment on the Draft Plan at three meetings throughout King County:
  • August 6th at 1 p.m.
    Renton - Times Square Conference Center
  • August 7th @ 10 a.m.
    Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-113
  • August 10th @ 2:15 p.m.
    Seattle Municipal Tower, Room 6070
• Public comments are reflected in the final version of the plan.

October 2007 - December 2007: State Review - complete

• ADS submitted the draft plan to the State on October 1, 2007.
• The State provided comments and accepted the plan by December 31, 2007.

January 2008: Implement Plan

January 2009: Begin process for 2010-2011 Area Plan Update

For more information about the Area Plan development process, call Karen Winston @ 206-684-0706.