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HOME BARRIER EVALUATION/REMOVAL
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
Conn. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), through five Centers for Independent Living
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal programs offer financial assistance, in the form of low-interest loans, to people with disabilities who require modifications in their home or apartment to eliminate barriers to accessibility. Modifications may include installing ramps, elevators, stair glides or lifts, widening doorways, installing grab bars in showers and bathrooms, lowering kitchen and other cabinets, or making other modifications in their homes or apartments to make them accessible. Peer counselors will also help consumers to assess the accessibility of their homes or apartments, and assist them in finding the supplies and services needed to make the modifications.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Children and adults with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits at least one major daily activity with an income at or below 100% of the state median, or an income above 100% of the state median level but cannot meet conventional loan standards.
COST: Loans are repaid at varying rates, according to income, but do not exceed 1/2-1% above prime interest rate
HOW TO APPLY
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by program name: Conn. Tech Act Project/Assistive Technology Loan Program
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SOURCES: Connecticut Tech Act Project http://www.cttechact.com; Refer Database
PREPARED BY: 211/fj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: May2008
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