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Utilizes guidelines set forth by ADA to survey homes, businesses or places of employment for barriers to accessibility and provide recommendations for improved access.

Purchases and installs modular aluminum ramp systems for use by older persons.Agency retains ownership of ramps: when a household no longer needs the ramp, it is removed, reconfigured and installed for use by another household.

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

Offers home repair and modification assistance to homeowners to eliminate health and safety threats.

Meets the needs of home-bound individuals while providing youth the opportunity for hands-on learning and community service through the construction of wheelchair ramps.

Volunteers help the elderly, handicap and low income families with major home repairs such as roof repair, heating, hot water heaters and ramp construction.Homeowners OnlyAll Taxes and mortgage payments must be up to date

Emergency help for home owners 60+ to correct problems that are threat to life, health, or safety of seniors in Broome County (leaky faucets, locks installed, safety devices, railings, wheelchair ramps, porch and stair repair, and more.) Call for details.

A local volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Most work occurs on the last Saturday in April and October each year, however their application process is year-round. The work is completed by volunteers throughout the year.

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

Provides financial assistance for low to middle income seniors and individuals with disabilities who need to make accessibility modifications to their apartment or home.

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

Provides help to handicapped Brookhaven citizens for the construction of ramps and railings. Currently a 3 month waiting list for the indicated service.

Provides behavior management, counseling, crisis intervention, family reimbursement, guardianship assistance, benefits and entitlements assistance, home modification, independent living skills, information and referral, parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children (in or out of home), service coordination/case management, support groups, and transitional planning for persons with developmental disabilities of all ages. Developmentally disabled parent training is provided to first time parents with a developmental disability. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program available for parents of children with autism.

Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.

Provides independent living skills, information and referral, advocacy, peer counseling, transitional services, benefits and entitlements advisement, educational advocacy, nursing home transition into the community, individual support services, Olmsted housing subsidies, and support groups for people with disabilities. Transportation available. Loan closet provides free, gently used medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower benches, raised toilet seats, portable ramps, and more, based on availability.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Screens for potential funding sources and for those who are not eligible for funding, arrange for affordable construction at cost of the materials. Partnership with Habitat for Humanity and The Ramp Guys,.

Assists Allegany County homeowners or renters, on Medicaid and with a substantial limitation caused by a disability, with accessibility modifications designed to address the needs of the person living with a disability.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Provides grant assistance to low-income homeowners who are experiencing critical home repairs. Assists with a wide range of repairs, rehabilitation and modification services.

informs individuals with disabilities and organizations about their rights and responsibilitiesworks with them to solve problems of independent living helps those who want to enter the workforce benefits counseling: information about eligibility requirements and procedures, explanation of benefits and independent living skills training peer counseling and support groups social activities for individuals with disabilities community outreach, speakers and training on disability issues workshops on managing chronic health conditions and other disability-related topics sign language interpreter referrals and American Sign Language classes architectural accessibility consultations and modular ramp installation