How to Retrofit a Home for Handicap Accessibility As we get older, it’s important to think about making our homes more accessible for anyone who may have mobility limitations. Retrofitting a home for handicap accessibility doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here are some tips on how to retrofit a home for handicap accessibility:...
Specially Adapted Housing & How To Get Approved For disabled veterans, the process of adapting to their civilian lives can be difficult. The VA has three grant programs that allow disabled veterans to make their housing easier to live in: One of those is the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program. It helps veterans build,...
Disabled veterans and service members deserve decent and dignified housing options that fit their needs, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has programs in place to help make this happen. But what exactly is VA specially adapted housing, and how does it help disabled veterans in Pennsylvania maintain their independence? Certain grants can...
Older individuals or those with physical limitations often don’t want to sacrifice their lifestyle by moving into a new house. Instead, they want their current home to be modified to meet their needs. Modifying a home to accommodate those with limited mobility isn’t easy, though. There are a lot of project aspects that a handicap...
Are you planning on making some upgrades to your home to ensure it is handicap accessible? This type of retrofit process can quickly become complicated or expensive, but fortunately there are a lot of different ways you can make your home more accessible without having to go too crazy on remodeling. All it takes is...
For those who have bravely served our country and have returned with service-connected disabilities, the United States government offers a few grants to help remodel or build accessible homes. The Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant can provide servicemembers the money they need to make their home a safer, more comfortable place to live. As an...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers grants to service members and veterans with injuries that inhibit their mobility or use of their limbs, or for other serious injuries such as blindness or severe burns. There are two VA housing grants that differ in their benefits and the injuries that qualify one to receive...