Accessible Housing

Equipment and Home Modifications

Thinking about medical equipment and changing your home might feel “chaotic”. Check the following resources for guidance.

You should think about making changes in home for easier access before or right as person with SCI gets into rehabilitation. Making sure a person with a wheelchair can go through the doors and walkways is important. Read the following links for more information:

Home Wheelchair Ramps

National Ramp

Home Modifications

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Financial Resources for Equipment & Home Modifications

Payment for equipment and home modifications. There are several different resources for financing equipment and modifications.

Wheelchair User Home Modifications

United Spinal Association

Standards for Accessible Design

ADA.gov

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Certain pieces of equipment may be covered by health insurance. Other things like home modifications may be covered by social resources such as Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers, Workers Compensation, or the Veterans Administration for qualifying individuals.

Your friends and family can make changes to their home as well! For example, they can put a small ramp or buy a portable one. This way, your loved one can visit them easily.

Health insurance covers some of the equipment purchases. Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers, Workers Compensation, or the Veterans Administration may pay for changes made in home.

Check your peers and support groups to borrow or exchange equipment.

add any info about equipment loan programs here, eg. exercise equipment too.. Then refer to SCI Grants and Loans.

SCI Discharge Checklist

Accessible Housing Options

It is difficult to find affordable and easy-to-use housing. It is important to get on the list for the house quickly. Visit the following websites for housing options.