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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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