The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, has launched a statewide initiative to expand access to the evidence-based CAPABLE program for low-income older adults. Organizations were selected through a competitive process to receive funding to deliver CAPABLE across multiple regions of the state over the next three years to […]
New York serves veterans through collaboration between the Veterans Administration (VA) and local Area Agencies on Aging with grant funds provided by the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization/Community Living Program Grant funded through Administration of Aging. The program is available for eligible veterans of all ages and includes home modification not covered through the VA.
This program assists low-income, older homeowners who may face unsafe and unlivable conditions in the home. It specifically addresses situations where the homeowner cannot afford the cost of emergency repairs within a reasonable period of time.
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 agency has access to grants, low-interest loans, and cost-sharing programs to assist eligible households with home repairs in some localities. These home repair programs are operated by Cayuga County Homesite. They help with necessary home repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
The Cortland County Area Agency on Aging’s Handyman Program provides minor home repairs and installs safety devices and equipment for income eligible homeowners age 60 years and older. They also have the “Make A Ramp” Program in which they purchase and own modular aluminum ramp systems that can be installed for short-term or long-term use […]
The Weatherization Referral and Packaging (WRAP) Program provides home repairs to weatherize a home for energy efficiency as well as education on energy conservation. These repairs may include window replacement, insulation, caulking, weather stripping, broken glass repair and furnace repair or replacement.Other home improvement loans and grants may be available to seniors to help replace […]
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 […]
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.