2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee Saco Maine
2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee - Saco, Maine About
GRANTEE: Although Saco has two public beaches, residents who use wheelchairs, canes or walkers cannot access the shoreline due to the lack of a stable surface on which they can safely travel. The Bayview public beach took an initial step toward accommodating them with its recent construction of accessible public restrooms. An AARP grant covered the cost of three ADA-compliant beach mats, which provide a nonslip, semi-rigid roll-out walking surface. The mats take individuals directly from the handicapped parking spaces to the high-water mark on the beach. The funds “quick-action” projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for people of all ages.
Ask about the AARP Livability Index by completing this .
AARP Members: For questions about your benefits, AARP The Magazine or the AARP Bulletin, visit the page or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
An Accessible Solution for Saco Maine
Watch a video about this winning project from a 2018 AARP Community Challenge grantee
LOCATION: Saco, MaineGRANTEE: Although Saco has two public beaches, residents who use wheelchairs, canes or walkers cannot access the shoreline due to the lack of a stable surface on which they can safely travel. The Bayview public beach took an initial step toward accommodating them with its recent construction of accessible public restrooms. An AARP grant covered the cost of three ADA-compliant beach mats, which provide a nonslip, semi-rigid roll-out walking surface. The mats take individuals directly from the handicapped parking spaces to the high-water mark on the beach. The funds “quick-action” projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for people of all ages.
AARP org Livable
Enter a topic, name, place, etc. See past issues:Our Free Publications
See the complete list atFollow Us
Facebook: Twitter:Contact Us
Email AARP Livable Communities at .Ask about the AARP Livability Index by completing this .
AARP Members: For questions about your benefits, AARP The Magazine or the AARP Bulletin, visit the page or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures