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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Accessibility of amenities
└ Accessibility of amenities
This project will upgrade an event venue with assisted listening devices and other audiovisual technology to better serve older adult patrons. This will allow the community radio station to offer more diverse programming.
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Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
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Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
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