Category Archives: Financing Assistive Technology

Home and Community Based Home Modifications Funding in Atlanta

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The Georgia Department of Human Services offers community based services to assist elderly and people with disabilities to remain living in their homes longer, in spite of mobility challenges. A few of the services include home modifications. The following is … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Mobility Aids for Wheelchairs and Scooters

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Considering the purchase of a handicap accessible vehicle? There are a number of important decisions to be made as you begin your search. The first question is, will you seek a vehicle that has already been modified, or will you … Continue reading →

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Financing Assistive Technology

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Financing Assistive Technology — One Atlanta based organization that helps to finance assistive technology is The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation and their Credit-Able (AFP) program. Call 404-541-9005 and select the extension for the credit-able consumer liaison, Daphne Brookins. … Continue reading →

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Does Medicare pay for home modifications?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Does Medicare pay for home modifications? I wish I could say they do, but I have never heard of Medicare helping with assistive care devices. A good internet source to confirm that is http://www.medicare.gov at this page: http://www.medicare.gov/longtermcare/static/HomeCare.asp Click on … Continue reading →

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The VA offers financial assistance to veterans for home modifications

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The VA offers assistance to veterans who are in need of disability equipment. Visit http://www.va.gov/ for more information. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources … Continue reading →

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Have you visited the Disabilities Resources of Georgia Website?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Have you visited the Disabilities Resources for Georgia Website? Lots of excellent links at http://www.disabilityresources.org/GEORGIA.html http://ow.ly/i/aAr4

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Wheelchair ramp assistance in the Atlanta area

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Wheelchair ramp assistance in the Atlanta area available at FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults & Children – Atlanta) Visit: http://www.fodac.org/programs/ramps-for-champs.php http://ow.ly/i/awLH

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