Assistive Technology for Home and Community

These pages will help people learn how to access assistive technology to allow them to live as independently as possible.

Housing

Could assistive technology support you to live independently in your home?

Recreation & Leisure

Assistive technology is used to assist with a variety of recreational and leisure activities such as sports, hobbies and social activities.

Transportation

Do you need assistance operating your vehicle or transportation to your medical appointments?

Assessment

Could assistive technology support you in your community?

Daily Living

Do you need technology to assist with everyday activities that allow you to live independently?

Want to learn more?

Check out these websites and resources.

Disability Minnesota: https://mn.gov/disability-mn/
Disability Hub:https://disabilityhubmn.org/your-options/work/supports-and-accommodations-at-work/#article-start
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services to learn more about home and community-based waiver programs at https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/hcbs-waivers.jsp.
Reasonable Modifications under the Fair Housing Act, DOJ & HUD: https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/reasonable_modifications_mar08.pdf
Group Homes, Local Land Use, and the Fair Housing Act, DOJ & HUD: https://www.justice.gov/crt/joint-statement-department-justice-and-department-housing-and-urban-development

Legal Assistance

The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level. Learn more at http://mylegalaid.org/about/our-work/disability-law.

If you have questions about funding assistive technology, check the following fact sheets:

Assistive Technology and Medical Assistance Fact Sheet

Assistive Technology Appeals and Private Insurance Fact Sheet

For more information on funding, check out our Funding Strategies section.