Description

DESCRIPTION: Adaptations to your home to remove barriers for people with disabilities or age-related concerns. Modifications may include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, door widening, lowering countertops and other changes to make life easier and safer. Work can range from simple changes, like replacing doorknobs with pull handles, to major structural projects such as bathroom re-design. Learn more about home accessibility modification costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002196). MORE INFORMATION Helps clients looking to remain in their home for a lifetime by making their home safe and accessible. They conduct a home audit, which is a survey that gives an overview of concerns and solutions for accessibility needs. Audit gives information on: * Mobility aids used * Functional movement abilities (range of motion) * Problem areas within the home (entry, hallways and inside doors, stairs, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living/family room) * Recommendations of your health care professionals * Develop a budget * Design of individual rooms * Selections of materials and finishes * Project construction Additional improvements available to existing rooms: * Grab bars * Curb-less shower * Collapsible shower doors * Walk-in bath tub or bath lift * Bathtub cutout step * Comfort height toilet * Adjustable hand held shower * Shower seat * Hand railing for stairways * Modify thresholds * Ramps * Hands free lighting and fixtures

What's Here