The senior and disability advisory board is a statutory and permanent advisory body operating in the municipality, consisting of organizations for retirees, disabled people, and those with long-term illnesses, as well as other entities working with the elderly, disabled, and long-term ill. The activities are based on the Elderly Law (law on supporting the functional capacity of the aging population and social and health services for the elderly), the Disability Services Act, and the Municipal Act.

The tasks of the senior and disability advisory board are:

• To promote cooperation between the municipality and various senior and disability organizations, to facilitate the participation of the elderly, disabled, and other special groups, and to influence municipal decision-making

• To promote equality for the elderly and disabled and to prevent discrimination

• To make proposals and initiatives and provide statements to municipal sectors on issues concerning the elderly and disabled

• To strive to influence the planning and implementation of the environment and accessibility so that public spaces are suitable for the needs of the elderly, disabled, and long-term ill

• To strive to promote the ability of the elderly and disabled to cope in everyday life, as well as well-being, health promotion, and leisure activities

• To represent municipal advisory bodies in the county executive (wellbeing services county)

The term of the senior and disability advisory board lasts until May 31, 2025

Composition of the Senior and Disability Advisory Board

Action plan and activity report

Action Plan 2025 (in Finnish)

Minutes of the senior and disability advisory board

Links

• Guide to the wellbeing services county senior council (in Finnish)
• Minutes of the Kanta-Häme wellbeing services county senior council: (in Finnish)
  You can find the minutes of the Oma Häme Elderly Council here.