The Income Tax Credit for Retrofitting Home for Health bills (HB18-1267, HB19-1135 and SB23-196) created a state income tax credit to help people with an illness, impairment or disability retrofit their residence for greater accessibility and independence. It allows for up to a $5,000 non-refundable tax credit per person in the family with a disability […]
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 San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging provides minor home repair and handyman assistance for older adults.
The Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services works with bureaus within its larger Aging and Disability Department to connect older adults with low-interest loans for minor modifications like ramps, stairlifts, grab bars as well as connect older adults with agencies who provide home modifications.
This Medicaid Waiver, operated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, provides services including home modifications to intellectually disabled adults and children who would otherwise qualify for care in an intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled. Environmental accessibility adaptation services may include those to accommodate medical equipment and supplies necessary for the welfare of […]
This Medicaid Waiver, operated by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, provides support to adults 18 years or older with a disability who have specific medical diagnoses and would otherwise qualify for care in a nursing care facility. Supportive Services include environmental accessibility adaptations.
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 Central Alabama Aging Consortium Preventative Services focus on helping older adults remain safe, active, and independent in their communities. Its Home Modification program improves safety and accessibility by installing features such as grab bars, ramps, shower chairs, and motion-sensor lighting to support aging in place. The Consortium also offers evidence-based programs such as Geri-Fit, […]
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.