Home Modification

Rebuilding Together Hartford will be introducing a new program designed to enhance the ability of older persons and younger persons with disabilities to remain in their homes and prevent unnecessary institutionalization. Home modifications are adaptations to the living environment intended to increase ease of use, safety, security and independence. Modifications can include: 1) changes or additions to the structure (e.g., widening doorways, adding a first floor bathroom or a ramp); 2) special equipment (e.g., grab bars and handrails); and 3) adjusting the location of items (e.g., moving furniture). Home modifications overlap considerably with assistive devices (e.g., bath benches, walkers) which tend to be more mobile in nature and not attached to the structure of the house. In addition, home modifications are often accompanied by repairs (e.g., fixing worn stairs) to insure their usefulness

For more information on this program, please contact:

Cynthia Fowler, Program Assistant
(860) 757-9426
Cfowler@RTHartford.org