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.
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.
This waiver helps eligible individuals who would otherwise require nursing home services to remain in their homes or communities. Environmental modification services are available to modify the recipient’s home to enhance their ability to function as independently as possible in the home.
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.
Rebuilding Together offers free home repairs and renovation services to low income families in Cass and Clay County with a focus on assisting older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Rebuilding Together includes several programs: 1) the Green Program which provides eco-friendly repairs and restorations to decrease energy spending; 2) a Handyman Program to provide […]
The Ohio Home Care Waiver (OHCW) is a home- and community- based services (HCBS) waiver operated by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (Ohio Medicaid). OHCW is designed for individuals with physical disabilities and unstable medical conditions to receive care in their homes and communities instead of nursing facilities, hospitals, or rehabilitation facilities. OHCW allows individuals […]