15. Lifelong Living Communities – home modifications, a priority CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, works with local community development corporations to help seniors continue to access their home safely and comfortably so they can age-in-place. On south Dawson, Hubert and Juanita, both in the 70’s, have lived in their home for almost 30 years. She is mobile only via wheelchair or walker. A crumbling, 4’ x 8 ‘ sheet of plywood laid over the front steps, without handrail or guardrail, was used for wheelchair access. CICOA called SEND who using CDBG funding to pour a concrete pad in the back to seal a basement window leak. SEND, then sloped it for wheelchair use. CICOA installed a new wheelchair ramp in front, added grab bars in the bathroom, handrails along steps inside back porch, and a wheelchair threshold to the front door.
