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shortened to make a wider
pass way, electrical outlets
were added and placed lower
for wheelchair access. A
new single oven reachable
when in a wheelchair was
added, and the cabinets were
lowered for easy access.
JARC CEO Shaindle
Braunstein said, “The ideal
for so many of us is to be
able to age in place. The
only way to make that pos-
sible is to make spaces that
are safe and accessible. At
JARC, we believe that those
we serve deserve the same
opportunity.”
Of the 120 adults current-
ly served by JARC, 36% will
be at least 65 years old in
2024 and 44% will be at least
60 years old this year.
Silveri Architects, a local
architectural firm specializ-
ing in renovation and acces-
sibility updates of group
homes, was hired by JARC
to design new layouts to
improve the accessibility of
the existing homes.
Throughout the process
of each home’s renovations,
the architectural firm con-
sulted with JARC, alongside
Detroit Disability Power, to
ensure that every proposed
change or modification
was ADA-compliant and
an effective use of space for
the residents of the group
homes.
As these needed changes
were conceptualized, JARC
included the individuals liv-
ing in the home in the deci-
sion-making when possible,
including providing input on
the updated layout, choos-
ing furniture that would be
easier for them to use and
choosing the paint color for
their new bedroom walls.
In an AAG Importance of
Home Survey, 92% of older
adults surveyed prefer to live
out their later years in their
current home, though a 2020
report by the U.S. Census
Bureau estimates only 10%
of American homes are
“aging ready,” meaning they
feature a step-free entryway,
a bedroom and bathroom
on the first floor and at least
one bathroom accessibility
feature.
JARC provides care to individuals
with developmental disabilities in 45
locations, which includes 19 group
homes. Much of the work JARC does
is made possible by the support of
JARC’s generous donors. To learn
more about JARC or to donate to
support the important work they do
for the people they serve, visit www.
jarc.org.
A new entry ramp at JARC’s Keller-Walch Home
replaces stairs down from the front door.
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