A loan granted, a life grown smoother

This is not about a wheelchair ramp, but about the change it can create.

"Prior to having the wheelchair ramp, Donald was basically housebound, because he wasn't able to use his legs," said Elizabeth Langosy, 62, of Medford, speaking about her husband and a modification they made to their home through a state low- and no-interest loan program.

The loan is part of the state's Home Modification Loan program, which provides help to people requiring modifications to their home due to disability or age.