Seal Beach awarding grants to improve bathroom accessibility

The Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program is an innovative City program designed to provide the residents aged 55 or older with a convenient and safe method to access the bathroom shower.

For nearly two decades, the City of Seal Beach has offered this program in Leisure World. Due to a limited-time expansion of grant funding, the City is able to offer this benefit to all qualified homeowners in Seal Beach, regardless of location.

ManySealBeachhomeswere built before ADA regulations were established. As a result, the common fiberglass tub/shower combinations can be a challenge for seniors to easily access.

This grant program modifies these fiberglass units to make them more assessable to residents and the improvements are 100% free to the resident.

Improvements include cutting down the side wall of an existing fiberglass tub, then refinishing it with a coat of fiberglass to look like new. A custom glass shower door is installed. In addition, the grant funds can be used to build an in-shower bench, add grab bars, and/or replace an existing toilet with a high-boy toilet, further improving accessibility and allowing residents greater opportunity to safely age in their homes.

To qualify, resident households must meet certain income guidelines. Personal savings do not disqualify you.

All applicants must be homeowners over 55 years of age and have a gross annual household income less than the area median income.

More specific information canbefoundontheCity’swebsite at https://www.sealbeachca.gov/ City-Services/Senior-Services

or through the City’s project manager, CivicStone online at

https://www.civicstone.com, via email monique@civicstone.com, or by phone at 909-364-9000.

Applications are currently being accepted.