It is designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies […]
The K-Plan is a Medicaid state plan option authorized under the Affordable Care Act. The service benefits Oregonians who want to stay in their homes and communities and remain independent. Services may include environmental modifications and assistive technology.
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 Oregon State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Oregon.
Lifelong Housing Project (LLH Project) helps to make it possible for older adults in Southern Oregon to live in their own homes and communities for the rest of their lives by increasing the supply of, and demand for, housing that meets residents’ needs. The Program offers a Lifelong Housing checklist of features for remodeled and […]
This program focuses on decreasing the stresses of caregiving by reimbursing primary caregivers for costs associated with caregiving, such as respite, caregiving-related services, and modifications to the environment that support caregiving. It is administered by local Area Agencies on Aging. In 2018, the state increased the lifetime limit for home modifications.
This program provides a variety of services to individuals 60 years and older to help them stay in their own homes. Supplemental Services include home modifications to improve safety and accessibility. In 2018, the state increased the lifetime limit for home modifications.
This program provides deferred payment mortgage loans with no interest and no monthly payment to assist persons with disabilities (or households with a family member(s) with disabilities) who are purchasing a home that needs accessibility modifications. The loan becomes due and payable upon sale, transfer, or non-owner occupancy of the property. Home modifications include changes […]
The Pennsylvania Lottery is the only state lottery that designates all proceeds to programs that serve older adults across a state. Funds are allocated through Area Agencies in Pennsylvania for a variety of services that include home modification.
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.