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Assists individuals with disabilities to become more independent in all phases of their lives.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

On-site services provided to assess accessibilty into home or business

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides financial assistance for improvements within homes occupied by persons with a disability in order to improve their accessibility. Typical improvements include installation of exterior ramps and bathroom and kitchen modifications.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.

Provides supports and services through the Department of Health Traumatic Brain Injury (DOH-TBI) Waiver Program. The service works in partnership with the individual to secure supports and services that will allow them to live as independently and productively as possible while managing symptoms of TBI or related condition.

Provides consultations regarding modification to a home or business to improve accessibility.

Offers support and assistance in applying for and locating housing including private, HUD, or subsidized housing and provides information on modifications, accessibility, home ownership, rent and utilities, and available subsidy programs.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Long Island seniors, who need to modify their homes so they can stay safe, can get help from United Way of Long Island's new $1 million federal grant. The program provides equipment such as grab bars, railings, lever-handled doorknobs and faucets, and nonslip strips for tubs, showers and stairs. The aim is to help seniors to continue living at home instead of moving to elder-care facilities. Upgrades also could include ramp construction services and chair lifts, if needed. The group will send occupational therapists into seniors’ homes to check for hazards and health problems, and its workers will make the upgrades.

Provides consultation, project plan development, and cost estimates for projects such as building/repairing ramps, custom-made grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications, mounting systems for communication devices, home assessments, adaptations at work sites, and modifications at school.

Offers support and assistance in applying for and locating housing including private, HUD, or subsidized housing and provides information on modifications, accessibility, home ownership, rent and utilities, and available subsidy programs.

Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.

Provides consultation to individuals and businesses to help make homes and establishments barrier free. Recommends most inexpensive and efficient ways to make building accessible to people with disabilities.This service is free to consumers and families. There is a charge to businesses and organizations.