Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home
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Home Modifications and
Assistive Technology in the Home
Presenters: Naomi Hubert, Housing Programs Director Community and Housing Services
Easter Seals Central Texas
John C. MorrisAssistive Technology CoordinatorTexas Technology Access Program
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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.
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HOME MODICIFCATIONS: Simple to Complex
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Single Lever
Door Handle
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Door width 32”
Actual opening is approx. 30”
StandardDoor Hinge
Off Set Hinge
Door width is 32”
Actual opening is approx. 31 ½”
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Fold Down Grab Bars “Designer” Grab Bars
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Walk-In Tub
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Single Lever Faucets
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Pull Out Shelves
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Pull Down Shelves
‘Reacher’
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BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS
BEFORE AFTER
shower
closet
storage
storage
shower
storage
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Funding for Home Modifications
Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAmy Young Barrier Removal Program
www.tdhca.state.tx.us
Easter Seals Community and Housing ServicesCHAMP
http://centraltx.easterseals.com
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Other Resources
City and/or County Home Repair Programs
Department of Veterans Affairswww.va.gov
US Department of Agriculturewww.usda.gov
Urban League, Community Action Agencies, Services for the ElderlyTexas Technology Access Program (device loan program)
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Can I get a grab bar installed in my bathroom?
ADVOCATING FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS
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The Fair Housing ActEstablishes 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
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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
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• City of Austin – Basic Access Ordinance in 1998• Texas Statewide Basic Access Law
Basic Access Legislation
Applies to single family homes constructed with public funds
Basic Access requirements are very similar to the Fair Housing Design Guidelines
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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.
Assistive Technology
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Intercom Systems
Hard-wired
Battery operated
Linked with other systems
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Keyless Entry
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Automatic Door Openers
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Hearing Aids for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Vision Aids for people with visual impairments
Magnifiers
Scanner/Reader
Personal Digital Assistant/PDA
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Communication BoardsAugmentative & Alternative
Communication
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On Screen Key Board
Assistance Using Computers
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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.
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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.
E C U
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Environmental Control Units/ECU
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Activities of Daily LivingUniversal Holders
Toothbrush-Razor HolderEasy Key Turner
EZ- Spray Handle
Utensil Holder
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Activities of Daily LivingWriting and Typing Aids
Writing Aid Slip onWriting Aids
Reading Writer Clip
Baseball Cap Head Pointer
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Activities of Daily LivingReachers and Grabbers
Bed Pull Up Lightweight aluminum reachers Rainbow Reacher
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Activities of Daily LivingReachers and Grabbers
Reachers Quad Reacher Reacher with Power Grip and Hooks
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Activities of Daily LivingDressing Aids
Leg Lifter Flexible Hair Dryer Stand
Button and Zipper Aid
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Activities of Daily LivingCooking and Eating
Safety I-Can Opener
Adjust a Scoop And Spoon (Measuring System) Food Guard
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ResourcesAssistive Technology Loan
Programs
Vocational RehabilitationAnd
Independent Living Services
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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 1-866-581-9328http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/stap.shtml
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Medicare?Medicaid?
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Easter Seals Central Texas Community and Housing Services
1611 Headway Circle, Bldg 2Austin, Texas 78754
The University of Texas at AustinTexas Center for Disability StudiesTexas Technology Access Program
10100 Burnet Road, Bldg 137 (CMS) Rm 1.160Austin, Texas 78758-4445
Office: 512-232-0753http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu