Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota
Home Accessibility Modification
Access North - Hibbing Office
1309 E 40th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746
(218) 262-6675
jrix@accessnorth.net
https://www.accessnorth.net/ramp.html
Service Details
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.
Additional Information
The Ramp Project provides ramps for people with disabilities on a sliding fee scale.
* Ramps are modular, made of wood, require no footings and can be temporary or more permanent.
* Installation is completed by a project supervisor and community volunteers.
* Also provides assessments, information and referral about assistive technology and home modifications.
* May include installation of grab bars, handrails, and tub cut outs
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Carlton County
- Cass County
- Cook County
- Crow Wing County
- Itasca County
- Koochiching County
- Lake of the Woods County
- St. Louis County
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Portable Ramp
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Payment
- Private pay
- Sliding fee scale
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
- People with low income
- Physical disabilities
Area Served
St. Louis County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 262-6675 |
Last Update
10/7/2024
Other Locations
- Access North - Brainerd Office 606 NW 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- Access North - Duluth Office 118 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Access North - Walker Office 8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Ste B, Walker, MN, 56484
Other Services or resources
- Adult Companion Services
- Advocacy - Disabilities
- Assistive Technology
- Assistive Technology Demonstration and Loan Program
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Assessment
- Home Management Registration
- Homemaker Services
- Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS)
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Family Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) without Training
- Job Search Assistance
- Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Nursing Home Relocation Services
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Choice
- Respite
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies
- Transitional Services
- Veteran Benefits Assistance
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3000.3500Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to install ramps, elevators, stair glides or lifts; widen doorways; install grab bars in showers and bathrooms; lower kitchen and other cabinets; or make other modifications in their homes or apartments to make them accessible. Also included are programs that assess the accessibility of homes and apartments of people who have disabilities and make recommendations regarding necessary modifications.
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BH-3000.3500-700Ramp Construction Services Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to modify multilevel homes or homes that have entrances preceded by steps in order to make them accessible by installing sloping walkways which transcend the levels.