Washington Court House, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: The city will build and repair ADA-compliant paths linking the Commission on Aging to a nearby park. The improved walkway will enable older adults to safely access park amenities and trails.

Kettering, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: In several busy parts of Kettering, older adults and people with disabilities faced barriers when biking to everyday destinations such as community centers and parks. Without direct input from residents, these issues were easy to overlook in planning. Cycle Kettering addressed this by organizing four community bike audits that brought together residents, elected officials and city staff to examine routes on the ground. Participants used a city-developed app to document conditions with notes, photos and mapped locations, creating a detailed record of problem areas. Input from older adults and riders with disabilities shaped the findings. One participant living with a neuromuscular disorder highlighted access issues others might miss. The audits produced practical data that planners and engineers can reference as they consider future biking and walking improvements.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.