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Aging and Disability Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Accessibility grant application advances

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Aging and Disability Commission.

Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Commission advances accessibility and transportation plans

The commission reported a $9,000 Rotary donation for benches, with three possible locations to be informed by a planned fall walk audit. Members also discussed transportation needs, including a possible temporary bus shelter at Eno and transportation as a focus of the upcoming Aging in Place Expo.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Simsbury Receives $14,000 for MobiMats

AARP accepted the community’s grant application, providing Simsbury with $14,000 to purchase MobiMats, a storage receptacle, delivery, and taxes. Delivery may occur by the end of summer.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 19, 2026

Accessibility Funding and Programs Advance

The commission’s fiscal year 2026–2027 budget increased by $250 to $7,500, and the town received an approximately $14,000 AARP Flagship Grant for Mobi-mats. Accessibility planning also continued for the Simsbury Performing Arts Center, including accessible van and parking services.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Police Complete Age-Friendly Action Items

The Simsbury Police Department completed all of its age-friendly community action-plan items reviewed by the subcommittee. The group also continued planning the September 18 Aging-in-Place Expo and a local resource-guide magnet.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission advances accessibility and caregiver support

The commission discussed creating a centralized accessibility coordinator role and developing a caregiver support group open to all caregivers, while continuing planning for community programs and an Aging-in-Place Expo on September 18.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Aging-in-Place Expo Nearly Fully Booked

The Aging-in-Place Expo has 23 of 24 vendor tables filled, with most vendors from last year planning to return. The commission also submitted an AARP Community Challenge Grant application for mobility mats that could help wheelchair and walker users navigate rough surfaces at recreation sites.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Commission plans support for older residents

The commission reported that $7,500 is proposed for Aging and Disability services in the FY 2026–2027 budget and remains under Board of Finance review. Members also discussed grant applications for about $15,000 in Mobi-Mats and $7,500 for Souper Thursdays.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Accessibility grant application advances

The town’s AARP Community Challenge Grant application was being completed for a March 4 deadline; if awarded, the Flagship Grant would fund Mobi-mats to help wheelchairs, walkers, and other assistive devices cross rough surfaces at recreation sites and potentially the Performing Arts Center. The Aging-in-Place Expo was set for September 18 at the Simsbury Public Library.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Commission Advances Aging-Friendly Community Planning

The commission is reviewing an Age-Friendly Community Action Plan with 18 community partners, focusing on transportation, accessibility, housing, and community engagement. It also approved its 2026 officer slate and continued planning an Aging-in-Place Expo for fall 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Simsbury Plans 2026 Aging-In-Place Expo

The subcommittee decided to hold another Aging-In-Place Expo in mid-September 2026 at the Simsbury Library. Members will contact previous participants and seek new agencies, including providers of technology for seniors and people with disabilities and the Simsbury Housing Authority. The group also discussed applying by March 4 for a $2,500 AARP Community Challenge Grant to purchase Mobimats.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Commission Plans Aging Support Initiatives

The commission approved its 2026 meeting dates and advanced plans for age-friendly initiatives, including a September aging-in-place expo, possible accessibility projects, and better information about local services.

2 min readMunicipal coverage