The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office of the Aging in Akwesasne, New York, receives funding and support from the New York State Office for the Aging, Older Americans Act Title VI Native American Programs, Saint Regis Mohawk Seniors Club, and the Tribal General Fund to provide Home Chores and Minor Repair services to the elders […]
The Division of Aging 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 through […]
Independent living programs support community living and independence for people with disabilities based on the belief that all people can live with dignity, make their own choices, and participate fully in society. The IL program provides person-centered services, tools, resources, and supports that help eligible individuals achieve their goals for more independent living and actively […]
CAP/DA is a Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program authorized under section1915(c) of the Social Security Act and complies with 42 CFR § 440.180, Home and Community-Based Waiver Services. The waiver program provides a cost-effective alternative to institutionalization for a Medicaid beneficiary who is medically fragile and at risk for institutionalization if home and […]
This waiver addresses the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to receive long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting. Services may include environmental adaptations.
The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program provides access to assistive technology to any New Yorker with a disability through Regional TRAID Centers. Regional TRAID Centers provide device loans and hands-on training to people with disabilities.
The North Carolina State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in North Carolina.
The Home Improvement Program of the Cumberland County Council on Older Adults installs security features and carries out minor home repairs and mobility and accessibility modifications to increase the safety of older adults’ homes.
Home improvement services identify health and safety issues affecting the home or areas adjacent to the home in which an individual or family lives and provides needed improvements to resolve those issues. Health and safety issues include security enhancements; minor home repairs; mobility and accessibility improvements; and basic household furnishings and home appliance repair, replacement […]
This program pays for in-home and community-based services for people who would otherwise receive care in a licensed basic care facility. The program covers environmental modification services. It is limited to modifying the home to enhance client independence.