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Quality of Life Study on Aging Update to the Commission on Aging FEBRUARY 12, 2025 OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PHOTOVOICE & SURVEY E-NEWSLETTER WHAT’S COMING? ECHO ● Cortez Consulting sent ● Broadening outreach to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AGE of Central Texas Alzheimer’s Association AACHI (Austin Asian Community Health Initiative) AISD Interfaith Action of Central Texas out a newsletter to all existing community partners and those we would like to work with in the upcoming engagement. ● The next issue will go out after focus groups conclude. City of Austin sites for survey and photovoice to expand community outreach to engage in the study. FOCUS GROUPS (Confirmed) 1. Foundation Communities (3 locations) 2. Austin Vietnamese Senior Association and South Asian International Volunteer Association 3. Rainbow Connections ATX and Golden Generation Austin Jewish Community Center Lyons Gardens and Golden Rollers Austin Caregiving Cafe Meals on Wheels 4. 5. 6. 7. ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE OUTREACH JANUARY-FEBRUARY Cortez Consulting hosted nine (9) informational sessions, meeting about ~120 individuals. SURVEY AND PHOTOVOICE MAY-JULY Distribution of survey and collection of photovoice with the aim for a display across Austin at public libraries. 2025 FOCUS GROUPS FEBRUARY-MARCH 8 focus groups are scheduled, 2-4 pending. Research team will use data to inform the creation of survey. Thank you!