If you're considering home modifications under the Connecticut ABI Waiver program, coordinating with your Care Manager is a crucial step. These modifications, aimed at enhancing safety and comfort in the home, can vary from minor adjustments to significant alterations. Examples include:
Simple Adjustments: Installation of grab bars in bathrooms, handrails along staircases, lever handles for doors and faucets, and raised toilet seats.
Extensive Renovations: Building wheelchair ramps, widening doorways for better wheelchair access, modifying kitchen counters for accessibility, installing stairlifts, and adapting showers for easier access.
Your Care Manager plays a vital role in this process. They can assist with:
Assessing Your Needs: Determining which modifications are necessary based on your specific situation.
Planning: Helping develop a plan for the modifications, including choosing contractors and equipment.
Coordination: Ensuring that all aspects of the modification process are organized and executed effectively.
Funding and Approval: Assisting with the paperwork and processes required to secure funding through the ABI Waiver program or other financial assistance options.
Monitoring: Overseeing the project to ensure that the modifications meet your needs and comply with relevant standards and regulations.
To start this process, you should reach out to your Care Manager by email or phone, outlining your needs and any specific concerns or preferences you have regarding home modifications. Your Care Manager will guide you through the subsequent steps, ensuring that your living environment is adapted to your requirements for safety, accessibility, and comfort.
For more detailed guidance, contact the Community Options Unit at the Department of Social Services in Connecticut or visit the MyPlaceCT website. They provide comprehensive information on services and supports, including assistive technology and home modifications under the ABI Waiver program.