"NEW YORK ACCESS TO HOME" PROGRAM
Program Description
Home adaptation is generally performed for those with physical disabilities and seniors with an age-related disability.
Examples of home repairs and modifications such as wheel chair ramps and lifts, handrails, easy-to-reach kitchen work and storage areas, lever handles on doors, roll-in showers with grab bars, are generally eligible and covered.
Homeowners and renters may qualify for loan assistance for home repairs if the:
-Occupant is physically disabled or has substantial difficulty with an activity of daily living because of aging
-Place of residence is a permanent residence
-Total household income does not exceed 80 percent of area median income, or 120% of area median income if person in need of modifications is a disabled veteran
source:nyshcr.org
MORE WHEELCHAIR RAMP AND HOME MODIFICIATION PROGRAMS:
New Jersey Safe Senior Housing & Transportation Program - New Jersey, USA. Provides minor home modifications, home repair assistance and escorted transportation to seniors living in high crime areas.New York Environmental Home Modifications (E-mod) Service Program - New York, USA. Home modifications, adaptations and repairs to ensure elderly home safety and the safety of others with disabilities.
Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair Program - Across the USA. Habitat for Humanity provides subsidized critical home repairs and modifications for seniors to allow them to age in place and for those with disability or low income circumstances. A "Brush with Kindness" Program for exterior home beautification and the "Repair Corps for Veterans" Program is also featured.
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A manual, DVD video and specifications on how to design and build wheelchair ramps for senior and the handicapped.
Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Modification and Repair Program - Across the USA. Provides critical free home repairs, home modifications and home improvements for low-income seniors, adults and family homeowners.
National Directory of Home Modification Repair Resources Program - Across the USA. A directory put together by the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification of hundreds of home modification contractors and assistance with repair resources.
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