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 […]
This voluntary certification program is designed to encourage builders of new single or multi-family homes to voluntarily include design features which make a home accessible, visitable and convenient for everyone. The certified home must have the following features included in its design: 1) easy access with a step-free entrance of not more than ½ inch […]
Tennessee State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Tennessee.
Texas State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Texas.
The Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging offers the Home Repairs Program as a collaborative effort between the Aging and Disability Resource Center and Housing Choice. To be eligible for services, one must be age 60 or older. Funding sources for the program include the Older Americans Act Title IIIB and Older Americans Act Title […]
State Units on Aging (SUAs) are 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 […]
The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice at Utah State University. Our mission is to put assistive technology into the hands of people who need it. It also help people afford those devices. Te goal is to promote independence in education, employment, and community settings. […]
Utah State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Utah.
The Vermont State Unit on Aging has co-chaired the statewide Falls Free Vermont coalition for the past three years, working alongside other state agencies and community-based organizations to raise awareness of falls, expand programs and resources to prevent falls (including home safety and home modifications), increase surveillance of falls, and advocate for support.
The Oklahoma State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Oklahoma.