SECOND SYMPOSIUM ON HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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SECOND SYMPOSIUM ON HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES

• Understanding Access Modifications
• June 30, 2004
• US Department of Health and Human Services

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Topics

• Importance of home mods
• What are Home modifications?
• The Cost of Home Modifications
• Home Modification Providers
• Funding Sources
• Barriers
• Resources

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Why Home Modifications?

• Big Need
• Limited Supply

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Why Home Modifications?

• Little accessible housing - new homes not always
  an option
• People Dont Want to Move
• Households
• Elders
• Families

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Why Home Modifications?

• People dont want to move just because their
  house doesnt meets their needs
• Remain in Place
• Age in Place

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Without Home Modifications

• People live smaller lives
• People live more dangerous lives
• ...Less privacy
• ...Less involved in family and community life
• ...Might have to move
• Health impacts

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Open Risers
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Economical
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Home Modifications

• Assistive Technology
• Consumer Products
• Durable Medical Equipment (DMEs)
• Small Scale Home Modifications 100-500
• Medium Scale Home Modifications 500-1,500
• Large Scale Home Modifications 1,500

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SAMI KIT
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Ramps for People on the Go