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Brookings, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: The project will rebuild restrooms in a downtown building to create fully accessible, clearly signed public restrooms. The improved facilities will provide residents and visitors with a safe, comfortable option while spending time in the city center.

Hysham, MT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: A new ADA-compliant sidewalk will link the park pavilion, restrooms and primary entrances. The pathway will provide a stable, level route that helps older residents and visitors navigate the park more safely year-round.

La Crosse, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: Cia Siab -- a nonprofit serving the local Hmoob community -- wanted to ensure its community center was accessible to people of all ages and abilities. But the stairs at the building's entrance posed a challenge to community elders who use wheelchairs, scooters or other mobility devices. To fix this, the City of La Crosse installed two ramps. The center offers programming to the community, including Hmoob language camp, women's circle and elders program. Access to the site is especially important for Hmong elders, who often struggle with depression, PTSD and social isolation due to their experiences of war, displacement and loss. Since installing the ramps, the City has looked for other community spaces that would benefit from accessibility upgrades.

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Sweet Home, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Up to 250 disaster preparedness kits will be assembled and distributed to older adults through the local community center. Outreach efforts will raise awareness of emergency readiness resources.

Eugene, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: A food pantry entrance will be rebuit with ADA-compliant graded paths, nearby parking and planters. These changes will make grocery access safer and easier for shoppers with mobility challenges.

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