The Disabled Persons and Family Support Program provides state-funded assistance to help people with disabilities remain employed, stay independent and live at home. Eligible individuals may receive funding for specific services, up to $400 a month or $4,800 annually, which may include home modification or repair services related to safety and independence.
The Nebraska SUA provides guidance to Area Agencies on Aging for the use of Older Americans Act Title IIIB Services funds under Materials Distributions for necessary and permitted home modifications. If the home modification exceeds $500, permission must be obtained from the SUA Director; the maximum amount for home modifications is $1,000.
The State Assistive Technology Grant Program, funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, supports comprehensive, statewide programs in each state that improve the provision of assistive technology (often home modification-related) to individuals with disabilities of all ages.
The Nebraska State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Nebraska.
The Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has a Handyman Program to assist older individuals with remaining independent in their homes. Besides upkeep and repair services, safety modifications may include installing grab bars, handrails, and ramps.
The Aging Partners Area Agency on Aging’s Home Handyman program offers home maintenance and minor house repairs on a sliding fee scale to persons age 60 and older. Providers are retirees who have worked in home repairs for many years. Services include non-permit work such as carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs, gutter cleaning, heavy housework, […]
The In-Home Chore program provides funding for assistance with tasks, such as yard work or snow removal.
Aging in Place Services, part of the broader Home Preservation Program, are designed to help low-income older adults remain safely and independently in the homes where their memories are held. As homes age and physical needs change, many homeowners face barriers to mobility and safety, especially in bathrooms, entryways, and kitchens. Our team of experts […]
The AT/IL Program is a statewide program that supports an individual’s choice to live in their community with the use of Assistive Technology (AT). The program’s focus is on removing barriers to essential daily living tasks. The program can help individuals define their Independent Living goals and determine appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) needed to care […]
This waiver provides non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to nursing home placement. Services may include environmental accessibility adaptations.