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If you are in need of electrical services we have licensed professionals who are willing to help a Veteran. Common needs are an entryway light, room light, accessibility lighting or power, ergonomic switch replacement, and automatic light sensors. Complex electrical, plumbing, or carpentry jobs would have a consultation with a recommended course of action. These experienced professionals are in the AmericanWarrior network and have serviced Veterans, seniors, and hundreds of people within our community.
AmericanWarrior.org is proud to support our Veteran community.
Getting financial assistance for making your home safe and accessible starts with understanding some basic terminology, knowing your situation and having access to the programs for which you may qualify.
There are four basic types of assistance available for home modifications.
- Grants — These are usually one-time financial “gifts” that are designed to help a disabled person make a home modification without any requirement for repayment.
- Low Interest Loans — Some organizations make funds easier to acquire for home modifications but they still need to be paid back. Loans usually have less stringent rules for qualification and much lower interest rates than traditional loans.
- Free Labor – Some organizations will provide the labor needed to construct ramps and other barrier reducing products. The material costs are generally not included.
- Equipment Loans — There may be equipment available that homeowners may use when needed but will need to be returned following use.
Here are some helpful links:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers housing grants for disabled veterans.
Self-sufficiency grants for those needing home modifications may be available from Modest Needs, an organization dedicated to helping those just above the poverty line who may not qualify elsewhere.
The Gary Sinise Foundation’s RISE Program, inspired by his portrayal of the iconic Lt. Dan in the movie Forest Gump has been established to help wounded warriors in adapting to disabilities.
The National Council of State Housing Agencies helps locate agencies that may be of assistance in individual states.
Social Security offers an number of benefits for disabled Americans.
Medicaid Programs are available to assist with home modifications
Older Americans and their families may find resources in their own community through the US Administration on Aging.
