OUR MISSION
The mission of Age Friendly Jackson Hole (AFJH) is to ensure and enhance accessibility and inclusivity of older adults & people of all ages and abilities in all aspects of life in Jackson Hole.
HISTORY
As an outgrowth of the Community Needs Assessment focus groups, a meeting of interested individuals gathered in September 2014 to discuss how “age friendly” our community is. Discussions began with identifying the need for a “voice” for concerns.
OUR MEETINGS
Regular meetings are not being held at this time. The steering committee is currently working on the direction of Age Friendly. All inquiries about Age Friendly Jackson Hole can be made by contacting Becky Zaist.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
- Collaboration and discussion with other organizations about age friendly concepts. Organizations include Pathways, Friends of Pathways, Forest Service, START Bus, Parks & Rec, R Park, Leadership Jackson Hole, Public Arts, Univ. of Wyoming Extension, Chamber of Commerce, AARP, etc
- Collaboration with St. John’s Medical Center and Teton County Library for presentations on winter safety, fall prevention, and safe foot wear
- Life Well Lived educational series with St. John’s Wellness Dept. and Senior Center
- Piloted a program to provide ski poles to help safely cross icy streets
- Distribution of the World Health Organization Checklist for age friendly communities on 8 Domains of Livability
- Designed a user friendly transportation information sheet
- Advocated with Univ. of Wyoming Extension office to create raised beds for senior use in May Park community gardens.
- Ongoing collaboration with Parks and Recreation about the development of May Park.
- Provided input on age friendly bench design & identification of locations for benches to be installed
- Mapping of location & condition of public & private handicapped parking spaces in Jackson
- Requested additional public handicapped parking spaces from Town & identified potential locations
- Obtained support from the Town Council and Teton County Commissioners with the Town & County designated as an AARP Livable Community as an affiliate of the World Health Organization Network of Livable Communities in May 2017.
Committees/Focus Areas
Steering
Pedestrian – Pathways/Safe Crossings/Benches
Transportation
Find more information on handicap parking click here.
For a map of handicapped spaces in the Town of Jackson, click here.
Community Relations
May Park – Wellness Garden click here.
Action Plan
For more information, please contact co-chairs Becky Zaist and Jean Day through the Senior Center
733-7300, [email protected].