Ohio Older Adults Fall Prevention Coalition
The Ohio State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Ohio.
Eligibility: Individual Seeking Services
Independent Living Program
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT), a non-profit Center for Independent Living, serves individuals of all ages who have been personally impacted by a disability. It is funded by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. LIFTT focuses on ensuring individuals have safe, clean, accessible and […]
Services on the Aged and Disabled Waiver
The Home and Community-Based Services Department administers this Medicaid Waiver program that may provide assisted technology supports and home modifications services that are physical adaptations to the primary residence of the participant or participant’s family.
Services on Developmental Disabilities Waivers
This waiver provides service to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities so that they may maximize their independence as they live, work, socialize, and participate to the fullest extent possible in their communities. Services may include home modifications.
Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS) Program
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.
Older Americans Act: Title IIIB Services Funds
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.
Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP)
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.
Nebraska Older Adult Falls Coalition
The Nebraska State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Nebraska.
HandyMan and HouseKeeper Service
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.
Handy Home Service and Transportation
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, […]