Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
With the support of the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, TAP is a first-of-its-kind initiative to increase the number of and support to Ohio Communities working toward age-friendly goals. It expands the WHO’s and AARP Livable Communities’ Age-Friendly framework across the state by engaging older adults as experts in creating innovative, evidence-based solutions to make Ohio a better place to live for people of all ages and abilities.
Age-Friendly Certificate Program
The Age-Friendly Innovation Center (AFIC) at The Ohio State University College of Social Work has partnered with local and national experts to create online trainings that provides the opportunity for participants to earn a Certificate in Age-Friendly Communities. Earning this certificate will demonstrate competency in the foundational tenets of creating/advancing an age-friendly community, facilitating an age-friendly focus group, and creating an age-friendly Village.
Age-Friendly Office Hours
Age-Friendly Innovation Center at the Ohio State University College of Social Work hosts monthly office hours to provide support for age-friendly communities in Ohio. New or currently enrolled age-friendly communities are welcome to join us for this question-and-answer session. Communities have access to ongoing consultation to sustain age-friendly initiatives.
TAP in Action
Communities have access to ongoing consultations to start and sustain age-friendly initiative through the Age-Friendly Technical Assistance Program (TAP). Here are some examples of TAP supporting communities through mentorship, presentations, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
Ohio communities receive all course access and services at no cost with the support of HealthPath Foundation of Ohio. Please contact agefriendly@osu.edu for more information.