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.
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.