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Denver, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Older adults and people with disabilities in Denver face cracked sidewalks, missing curb ramps and unsafe crossings on the way to bus stops. Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council led a walk audit engaging 50-plus residents, including 28 older adults, to document hazards with a structured toolkit. One participant with limited mobility said they had avoided certain streets and felt hopeful that "real improvements could be made" once planners saw the data. The audit produced actionable findings for agencies to prioritize repairs and strengthened partnerships and advocacy so residents can press for safer walking routes to transit over time.
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Bensenville, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Two walk audits will review routes in and around Redmond Park with community members age 50 and older. The findings will guide safety improvements to make park and street access easier.
Worcester, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Two walk audits will examine broken pedestrian connections between divided neighborhoods. The findings will support safer crossings and more welcoming public spaces.
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Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Multilingual digital skills training and laptop access will be provided to older immigrant adults. Improved online navigation will help participants reach services, stay connected and reduce isolation.
Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Engaging residents in vibrant public places
Description: Organizers with Vida Senior Center were looking for ways to combat social isolation and create community cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many D.C. residents were practicing strict social distancing and remaining detached from their peers. To help people feel less isolated, Vida created Anos Dorados, a choir comprised of Spanish-speaking older adults. The choir performed virtually every Friday at the Center's weekly party. They also held eight free, in-person community concerts at events around the greater metropolitan area. Additionally, the choir produced a recording, which features seven songs reflecting Hispanic heritage.
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