The Neighbors for Seniors Program assists older adults and individuals with disabilities who are on a fixed income with home safety improvements and home repairs critical to their health. Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) connects clients with groups and individuals who donate time, skills and money to complete the needed home projects. Since […]
This program is designed to assist Alaska Medicaid Waiver beneficiaries with modifications to the home to maintain independence. Modifications have a cost cap of $40,000 every 3 years. The State Unit on Aging, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services approves all project estimates submitted by the recipient’s care coordinator.
Alaska’s Home and Community-Based Waivers provide support to individuals with physical or developmental disabilities so that they may live in their homes or communities. Four waivers include environmental modifications: Alaskans Living Independently; Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; and Children with Complex Medical Conditions.
The HAIP Grant is funded through the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in cooperation with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. The grants fund accessibility improvements to existing homes to address functional limitations for residents with disabilities.
This Program provides grants for modifications to improve accessibility for Alaskans age 55 years or older. Grants may be up to $15,000 for eligible senior households in owner-occupied homes, up to $10,000 for eligible older tenants in rental housing, or up to $7,000 for eligible tenants living in small (5 beds or less) state-licensed assisted […]
The Home Modification and Accessibility Grant is available to assist Alaskans with disabilities or who are Mental Health Trust beneficiaries. The grant provides funds for home modifications that support a safer home environment. There are no age or income restrictions to apply for this grant. Owner-occupied single family homes are eligible for up to $15,000 […]
This pilot project funded by the Alaska Mental Health Trust and the Mat-Su Health Foundation is examining how home accessibility modifications and enabling technologies may impact participants’ lives by: 1) increasing independence and self-esteem; 2) improving satisfaction and quality of life; 3) becoming more active and integrated in the community; 4) improving health and/or safety; […]
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.
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) offers the Home Modifications for Aging in Place (HomeMAP) Program. An assessment is conducted with the resident to evaluate their home environment. A written report of recommendations is generated to share with a contractor or other provider. A small fee is charged based on the client’s ability to pay.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security Services offers a range of supports for Arizonans aged 60 and older, including assistance with basic needs like home and community-based services.