Ramps and accessible entrances
Level, well lit entryways and gentle ramps so the front door works for everyone.
News and events
Projects, News, and Events
See the accessibility work we support, the coverage of our first completed project, and the events that bring our community together.
Projects
Accessibility projects
We help American Legion posts and VFW halls remove the physical barriers that keep veterans from taking part. Our first major project is complete and in daily use, and it points the way to the work ahead.
The work we support
Types of accessibility improvements
Every building is different. These are the kinds of improvements our funding and guidance help make possible.
Elevators and platform lifts
Vertical access that connects every floor, so a staircase is never the reason someone stays home.
Accessible restrooms
Restrooms that accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, so members can stay for the whole event.
Doorway and interior improvements
Wider doorways, better thresholds, and clear interior routes through the building.
Accessible parking and pathways
Reserved parking and firm, level paths that make the trip from the car to the door manageable.
Mobility and safety improvements
Handrails, grab bars, lighting, and other changes that make moving through a building safer.
Looking ahead
Future Communities We Hope to Serve
Our work began in Ohio, and our vision reaches across the country. We hope to help American Legion posts and VFW halls in more communities open their doors to every veteran who earned a place inside.
We do not list projects, locations, or amounts until they are confirmed. When a new project moves forward, you will find it here.
Is your post next?
If your American Legion post or VFW hall has a barrier to remove, we would like to hear from you.
Request assistanceFeatured project
American Legion Post 459, Burton, Ohio
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Burton Post 459, featured project
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Completed
Our first major completed project
A multi level layout made parts of the Burton post hard to reach for older veterans and people with physical disabilities. With community fundraising and local partners, the project added an operational elevator along with accessible entrance and restroom improvements. The elevator is in use today.
Read the full Burton case studyIn the news
Verified coverage
Coverage related to the Burton Post 459 project. Article links and publications will be added during the content pass.
Accessible Legion Fund Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Contributes to Legion Elevator Project
Geauga Jeep Invasion Coverage Supporting the Elevator Project
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Events
Current and upcoming events
No events scheduled
There are no events scheduled at this time. When an event is confirmed, its details will appear here. To hear about upcoming gatherings, contact us by email or phone.
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