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.
Washington State Fall Prevention Network provides information and resources to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Washington.
Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington’s Minor Home Repair Services Program provides services for persons aged 60 and older. Services include repairs or modifications to client-occupied structures that support the health and safety of older occupants. Repairs are covered up to $1,000 annually for state-funded services or $150 for federal-funded services.
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Southwest Washington surveyed older adults when creating the 2020-2023 Area Plan and found that individuals need more home modification supports to stay in their homes as long as possible than they were currently receiving. As a result, the AAA Advisory Council submitted a proposal to the county government […]
The West Virginia Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) Program, administered by the State Unit on Aging, provides in-home and community services to individuals age 18 and older who need support services to maintain their independence. Home modifications are an eligible supportive service.
The West Virginia Department of Human Resources Bureau for Medical Services administers the Money Follows the Person demonstration program, Take Me Home, under the Aged and Disabled and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver programs, assisting individuals transitioning from long-term care facilities to receive long-term services and supports in the community. The program developed a guide, “Navigating […]
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 Community Living Services Program of the Appalachian Center for Independent Living helps individuals with disabilities to function more independently in their homes and communities. The program purchases assistive devices, durable medical equipment, home modifications, wheelchair ramps, and vehicle modifications for people with disabilities who meet income requirements.
The Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, coordinated by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources, is available in every county and tribe throughout the state. Funds are made available to assist individuals in purchasing services and goods related to the care of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, including home modifications. Up to $4,000 per […]
This program for frail elders and adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities provides long-term care services that help individuals live in their own home, including home modifications. Aging and Disability Resource Centers are the point of contact for eligibility.