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. […]
The Alternatives Program of the Weber-Morgan Area Agency on Aging offers a long-term case management program arranging services for qualified individuals to avoid premature institutionalization in nursing homes or assisted living. Services may include home modifications. This program is for those age 60 or older however, 25% of clients can be age 18-59.
Choices for Care provides a package of long-term services and supports to individuals age 18 and older who meet the nursing home level of care. Services may be received in one’s setting of choice: a participant’s home or family’s home, an Adult Family Care home, Enhanced Residential Care or a nursing facility. All individuals who […]
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 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 Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging offers the Home Accessibility Modifications and Minor Home Repair Program for adults age 60 and older and individuals under age 60 with a disability in need of accessibility repairs. Home modifications include building wheelchair ramps, replacing tubs for showers, and installing grab bars and handrails. Minor home repairs […]
These programs provide grants to low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who own and reside in homes needing critical health, safety, or maintenance repairs. Typical repairs include roof replacement, major electrical work, major plumbing work, repair or replacement of the front and/or back steps, porch repairs, and the installation of ramps.
The ADvantage home-and community-based services Medicaid waiver program provides services to help people stay at home and in the community instead of going to a nursing home. Services include environmental modifications.
Oklahoma’s Living Choice program gives eligible Oklahomans the opportunity to live in their own homes in a community setting while receiving the necessary services and support to meet their needs. The Medicaid program is designed to transform the current long-term care system by promoting home and community-based care instead of institutional care.Services provided include environmental […]
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.