The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) carries out a broad range of activities on behalf of older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers (including grandparents and relatives raising others’ children). Following is a summary of these activities.

DSAAPD:

• Operates and contracts for numerous programs and services for older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers.
• Advocates on behalf of older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers 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.
• Analyzes data, performs needs assessments, and develops new services for older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and their caregivers.
• Develops special programs to address a variety of concerns.
• Develops public-private and public-public partnerships to increase the availability of services.
• Plans and conducts special events focusing on older persons, adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers.