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Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home

Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home. Presenters: Naomi Hubert, Housing Programs Director Community and Housing Services Easter Seals Central Texas John C. Morris Assistive Technology Coordinator Texas Technology Access Program. Home Modifications .

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Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home

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  1. Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home Presenters: Naomi Hubert, Housing Programs Director Community and Housing Services Easter Seals Central Texas John C. Morris Assistive Technology Coordinator Texas Technology Access Program

  2. Home Modifications The term ‘home modifications’ encompasses a broad range of alterations made to one’s home in order to create a more usable and comfortable environment in which to carry out daily activities.

  3. HOME MODICIFCATIONS: Simple to Complex

  4. Single Lever Door Handle

  5. Off Set Hinge Standard Door Hinge Door width is 32” Door width 32” Actual opening is approx. 30” Actual opening is approx. 31 ½”

  6. Shower Hose

  7. Fold Down Grab Bars “Designer” Grab Bars

  8. Walk-In Tub

  9. Single Lever Faucets

  10. Pull Out Shelves

  11. ‘Reacher’ Pull Down Shelves

  12. BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS storage shower shower closet storage storage AFTER BEFORE

  13. Funding for Home Modifications Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Amy Young Barrier Removal Program www.tdhca.state.tx.us Easter Seals Community and Housing Services CHAMP http://centraltx.easterseals.com

  14. Other Resources City and/or County Home Repair Programs Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov US Department of Agriculture www.usda.gov Urban League, Community Action Agencies, Services for the Elderly Texas Technology Access Program (device loan program)

  15. ADVOCATING FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS Can I get a grab bar installed in my bathroom?

  16. The Fair Housing Act Establishes design and construction requirements for multifamily housing of four or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 (privately funded) Landlords/Owners cannot refuse to make reasonable accommodations when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling Landlords/Owners are not required to pay for the modifications but can request that the tenant restore the unit to it’s original condition Does not cover single family homes

  17. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Access requirements apply to new construction of federally subsidized multi-family housing having 5 or more units constructed after July 11, 1988 A percentage of units must be made readily accessible and not merely adaptable for people with disabilities Request for reasonable accommodations cannot be refused and are completed at the owner’s/landlord’s expense Does not cover single family homes

  18. Basic Access Legislation • City of Austin – Basic Access Ordinance in 1998 • Texas Statewide Basic Access Law Applies to single family homes constructed with public funds Basic Access requirements are very similar to the Fair Housing Design Guidelines

  19. Assistive Technology A term used to describe all of the tools, products, and devices, from the simplest to the most complex, that can make a particular function easier or possible to perform.

  20. Intercom Systems Hard-wired Battery operated Linked with other systems

  21. Keyless Entry

  22. Automatic Door Openers

  23. Hearing Aids for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

  24. Vision Aids for people with visual impairments Magnifiers Personal Digital Assistant/PDA Scanner/Reader

  25. Communication Boards Augmentative & Alternative Communication

  26. Assistance Using Computers On Screen Key Board

  27. Eye Tracker Systems Mouse replacement device that allows the user to place the mouse pointer anywhere on the screen by simply looking at the desired location.

  28. E C U Environmental Control Units: enable people with disabilities to control their personal environment including telephones, televisions and other infrared devices, lights, appliances, electric beds and personal computers.

  29. Environmental Control Units/ECU

  30. Activities of Daily Living Universal Holders EZ- Spray Handle Toothbrush-Razor Holder Easy Key Turner Utensil Holder

  31. Activities of Daily Living Writing and Typing Aids Reading Writer Clip Writing Aid Slip on Writing Aids Baseball Cap Head Pointer

  32. Activities of Daily Living Reachers and Grabbers Bed Pull Up Lightweight aluminum reachers Rainbow Reacher

  33. Activities of Daily Living Reachers and Grabbers Quad Reacher Reachers Reacher with Power Grip and Hooks

  34. Activities of Daily Living Dressing Aids Leg Lifter Flexible Hair Dryer Stand Button and Zipper Aid

  35. Activities of Daily Living Cooking and Eating Safety I-Can Opener Adjust a Scoop And Spoon (Measuring System) Food Guard

  36. Resources Assistive Technology Loan Programs Vocational Rehabilitation And Independent Living Services

  37. Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) A voucher program that provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized assistive equipment or services for individuals whose disability interferes with their ability to access the telephone network. 1-800-628-5115 or TTY 1-866-581-9328 http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/stap.shtml

  38. Medicare? Medicaid?

  39. Easter Seals Central Texas Community and Housing Services 1611 Headway Circle, Bldg 2 Austin, Texas 78754 512-615-3377 nhubert@eastersealstx.com The University of Texas at Austin Texas Center for Disability Studies Texas Technology Access Program 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg 137 (CMS) Rm 1.160 Austin, Texas 78758-4445 Office: 512-232-0753 http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu

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