Welcome to the Equity in Aging Resource Center
California’s vision of equity in aging is to transform every person’s older years into their golden years.
To achieve this vision, the California Department of Aging (CDA) works to ensure that all Californians
have access to opportunities and services to age how and where we choose - regardless of age, disability,
race, ethnicity, immigration status, religion/faith, income, geography, sexual orientation, gender identity,
language, or family status. CDA’s programs, planning, and partnerships aim to do the following:
- Expand culturally relevant and accessible services to older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families
- Address health and other inequities that can become cumulative as we age; and
- combat racism and biases in our aging and disability systems of care.
What is Equity and How Does it Differ from Equality?
Equality is typically defined as giving everyone the same access
to services and resources and treating everyone similarly. However, equity refers to ensuring that people
have the access and support that they need according to their personal situation
To learn more about equity and equality, we recommend the following short animated video:
Together we can build a California for All Ages. Below are resources to use and share with your networks. If you would like to suggest a resource, please send it to engage@aging.ca.gov.