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Independent, Professional Guidance for a Safer Home

Creating a safe, accessible home so you can enjoy independence and age in place right here in the Philadelphia Region

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How Does It Work?

1) Book your FREE 15- minute Consultation

We’ll chat about your needs and concerns to ensure our services are a good fit.

2) Schedule Your Home Assessment

During our visit, we’ll identify specific safety risks, accessibility barriers, and discuss your goals for aging in place.

3) Receive Your Comprehensive Report

Your report will include photos, recommended modifications, and trustworthy installers. We’ll guide you with a roadmap, whether you’re ready to make changes now or later.

4) Ongoing Support

Follow-up options are available to coordinate our vetted installers, train you on new systems, or connections to additional services like care managers, therapy, organizers and the like. 

We offer peace of mind and a clear roadmap through the many options you have when creating an accessible home.

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About

About

Dawn Heiderscheidt OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP

Founder

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With over a decade of experience in occupational therapy, Dawn Heiderscheidt has transformed her expertise into Aurora Independence, a dedicated mobile therapy and home modifications business. Guided by a commitment to empowering independence and creating safer, more accessible homes, the Aurora Independence team brings a unique blend of knowledge, skill, and compassion to each project.

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Our lead specialist holds advanced certifications, including an Executive Certification in Home Modifications from the University of Southern California,  and all therapists are Certified Aging in Place Specialists from the National Association of Home Builders. 

 

This depth of expertise allows us to offer clients more than just recommendations—we provide practical, customized solutions that truly meet each client’s needs.

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At Aurora Independence,we help individuals and caregivers feel confident, secure, and fully supported as they age in place.

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When you choose Aurora Independence, you’re investing in a trusted team committed to making your home a place where independence and peace of mind thrive.

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Our Vision

Create a safe and inclusive environment to achieve independence within the comfort of your home.

Our Mission

Promote independent living by providing an individualized, socially conscious, easily accessible approaches to health and wellness through client-centered interventions.

Your Results

We focus all interventions around YOUR specific goals and limitations.  Our Therapists are up to date on the latest evidence based practice, we custom tailor therapy sessions to focus on the deficits that are limiting your ability to live independently.

Dawn has proven to be an excellent resource as we navigate the changing needs of a family member with a debilitating illness. She started the process by clearly explaining what she could offer, understanding that families have a varieties of needs. Her assessment was immediately actionable, with several small changes to the physical environment that yielded quick results. She also offered suggestions that will be critical in the future as our needs evolve.

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Contact Us

For any questions or to schedule a consultation,  

call (267) 495-  4153 or fill out the form below.

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