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Ramps/Home Modifications

The Access Modification Program (AMP) provides for modifications (such as ramps, widened doorways, lowered countertops, etc.) that will provide access or increased independence for people with significant disabilities.

Income Guidelines
To qualify for funding for home modifications, applicant must meet income guidelines for the program. Funding is determined first by the health and safety needs of the applicant and is on a first come, first serve basis thereafter. Guidelines are based on HUD low-income standards.

Demonstrated Need
In order to obtain approval for a DCIL funded access modification, there must be inability to use a single point of entry/exit to the home independently.

Additional Requirements

The basic structure of the dwelling must be of such condition as to provide a secure and safe support for the proposed access modifications. The contractor determines suitability.
All access modifications must meet federal guidelines for accessibility as well as local building codes.
If dwelling is rented or leased, written permission from the owner of the dwelling must be obtained for any permanent access modification.
Both the recipient and the owner of the dwelling (if applicable) must pre-approve the plan of work to be done (in writing). Alterations to the plan of work may not be made after work has begun unless deemed necessary by the contractor.
The dwelling must be the primary residence of the disabled person.
At completion, a waiver is signed stating that the access modification belongs to the recipient and is not the property of DCIL. All responsibilities of upkeep, relocation, or disposal after completion are those of the recipient.
Any expenses to the recipient or someone acting on behalf of the recipient will not be reimbursed by DCIL unless there is documented approval in advance.
Labor will be contracted by DCIL and require at least two competitive bids for work costing $100-$300, and three bids for working more than $300.
All available community resources must be exhausted before DCIL funding can be considered.

For more information or to find out if you qualify for access modification, please contact the Service Coordinator at 636-926-8761.

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