Hudson questions DSS on NYC Aging coordination for LGBTQ+ older adults
Hudson asks about shelter placement for LGBTQ+ older adults. Russell describes shelters for 55+ and 60+ populations, voluntary gender ID screening, and reasonable accommodation processes for mobility and accessibility needs.
And then the same question with regards to NYC aging and LGBTQIA plus older adults seeking shelter and whether or not they're housed appropriately.
Thank you again.
So it's similar to the intake process that we offer for those who are veterans.
So we do have shelters that are specific to our mature unhoused population, 55 plus or 60 plus who are unhoused.
And again, while we don't ask for their sexual orientation, they can complete the voluntary ID screener and or self-identify.
And for those individuals who have a mobility and or accessibility needs, the agency does offer what's called a reasonable accommodation process.
And this is for those individuals where the accommodation is not apparent and or obvious.
So if someone has specific needs, they will complete this reasonable accommodation, they will go through the process, and we will place them into facilities that's specific to their mobility and accommodation needs.
Thank you for that.