What helps you live a full, supported, and independent life as you age or manage a disability in Pierce County? More than 800 local older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers shared their daily experiences through our survey and community conversations. Their input helped Pierce County Human Services create an updated roadmap—and now we need your feedback to refine it.
The Aging and Disability Resources division invites all Pierce County residents to attend a public meeting to review and comment on the draft 2027–2030 Area Plan. This four-year plan guides how local funding and programs are prioritized. It directly impacts essential community services, including:
- In-home care and family caregiver support
- Senior meal programs and community nutrition sites
- Specialized transportation and home safety improvements
- Legal help, fall prevention classes, and Alzheimer’s support
What We Heard
Residents shared their experiences during Aging Well Summits, outreach events, and countywide surveys. Here are some of the top needs and everyday challenges you identified:
- 1 in 3 respondents reported being an informal caregiver. Informal caregivers sustain the entire long-term care system by providing essential daily assistance, easing severe strains on healthcare facilities.
- 14% of respondents reported always or often feeling lonely. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and wellbeing.
- Older adults and adults with disabilities identified food as their top need. People living on fixed incomes or disability benefits often choose between paying rent, buying medication, or buying food.
Get Involved
The draft Area Plan outlines targeted strategies to tackle these exact priorities over the next four years. You can review the full draft Area Plan online at PierceCountyWA.gov/
Join the Public Meeting
Come hear a brief overview of the plan, ask questions, and share your thoughts at an upcoming hybrid public meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Brekke Conference Room – Soundview Building
3602 Pacific Ave., Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98418
Zoom Webinar ID: 985 9184 3642
Dial in by phone: 253-205-0468
Can’t Make the Meeting?
Your voice still counts! Written comments will be accepted through Thursday, Sept.17, 2026. You can submit feedback by:
- Email: Send your comments to HSadrADMINplan@PierceCountyWA.gov.
- Online: Fill out an online form.
- Mail: Send to Pierce County Human Services – ADR, Attn: Mickie Brown, 1501 Market St., #300, Tacoma, WA 98402.
Accessibility and
We want everyone to take part. To request a printed copy of the draft plan, language translation, a sign language interpreter, or other disability accommodations, please contact Mickie Brown at 253-878-0041 or Mickie.Brown@
To learn more about Aging and Disability Resources or view past plans and community data, visit PierceCountyWA.gov/
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