Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)
Home Accessibility Modification
SEMCIL - Winona Office
902 E 2nd St, Ste 277, Winona, MN, 55987
Distance: 1038 Miles
(507) 285-1815
semcil@semcil.org
https://www.semcil.org/services/independent-living-program/community-access
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 Home Accessibility Program ensures that people with disabilities have the home modifications they need for safe access and increased independence in their homes.
Common modifications include ramps, grab bars, roll-in showers, widened doorways and handrails.
The service provides:
* Recommendations for renovations, modifications, or devices that increase accessibility and safety in new or existing homes
* On site survey of home and/or property
* Home modification planning
* Report of findings and recommendations for improving access and safety
* Information and referral to potential funding sources, loan programs
The Temporary Ramp Program provides temporary ramps for consumers who need safe, accessible access to their home for a limited amount of time. Temporary ramps are rented on a weekly or monthly basis, for up to six months.
Features
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Specialization
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Fees
Temporary Ramp Program has modest set up and rental fees
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday
Area Served
Winona, Houston, Goodhue, and Wabasha counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 285-1815 | |
| Toll Free | (888) 460-1815 |
Last Update
2/16/2023
Other Locations
- SEMCIL - Rochester Office 2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Other Services or resources
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.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.