Southwestern Center For Independent Living (SWCIL)
Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Modification
109 S 5th St, Ste 700, Marshall, MN, 56258
Distance: 954 Miles
(507) 532-2221
linda.halbur@swcil.com
https://www.swcil.com/ramp-programs.html
Service Details
Description
Home modifications are physical adaptations to a person's primary home. These modifications can make a person's home safer and help people function with greater independence.
Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers and the Alternative Care Program in the Community-Based Services Manual.
Additional Information
Ramp programs offer free assessments for individuals looking to install a permanent modular wooden ramps for home access or who are interested in renting a temporary aluminum ramp
About This Location
Home accessibility modifications to your present residence or new construction may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Modification of bathrooms and kitchens, including grab bars
* Ramps
* Widening of doorways
* Adaptations to furniture
* Adaptations to bikes and strollers
* Alarm/monitoring systems and other requirements of applicable life safety and fire codes (if any)
* Floor coverings (such as allergy friendly or accessibility flooring)
* Specialized electric and plumbing systems (necessary to accommodate medical equipment and supplies)
* Modification to meet egress requirements that are not the homeowner's responsibility and are related to a person's assessed needs
* Monitoring technology
* Shatterproof windows
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Portable Ramp
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Payment
- Alternative Care Waiver (AC)
- Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
- Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
- Elderly Waiver (EW)
Eligibility
Available in: Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock and Yellow Medicine counties
Application Instructions
Call for product information and pricing. They are also a vendor for aluminum thresholds and a variety of aluminum ramps. These low maintenance and durable products offer versatility and are available in multiple sizes to meet your needs. Call for product information and pricing.
Area Served
Lyon County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 706-2711 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Advocacy - Disabilities
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner
- Employment Support for Workers with Disabilities
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Family Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Information and Support
- Nursing Home Relocation
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Support Group - Peer Support
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Community Partner
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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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
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YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition
Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.