Program offered by the Amalgamated Bank targets businesses that
are seeking to comply with requirements of the ADA and individuals
with disabilities.
Further information: (312) 822-3000 or www.aboc.com
Residents with disabilities may qualify for a grant to carry-on
Home Adaptations to improve accessibility. For further
information: (708) 596-6040
Requires that the veteran has been hospitalized within 1 year of
the application date and accessibility adaptations are medically
necessary. For further information: 1-800 827-1000 or www.va.gov
Program for home repair and accessibility modifications for
seniors and persons with disabilities 60 yrs. and older. For
further information: City of Chicago, Department of Housing (312)
747-9000
This program covers modifications to a home through a SSI saving
plan. Further information: Local Social Security Administration
Offices or www.ssa.gov
Two loan guarantee programs can provide direct loans with low
interest rates, higher than normal debt ratio, extended terms, and
low down payments or financed closing costs.
Optional policy benefits assisting in the performance of
activities of daily living at home such as the enriched home care
benefits provides for actual charges paid up to a lifetime policy
limit of 30 times the home health care daily benefits for special
equipment such as ramps and grab bars.
Tenants have the right to carry-on reasonable accessibility
adaptations to their apartments and landlords should welcome the
opportunity not only providing financial assistance but also
finding the appropriate special equipment that ultimately will
enhance his property.
Non profit advocacy groups for people with disabilities may know
of local assistance programs.
Fraternal Clubs, Special Gift Funds, Local chapters of disability
organizations, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.org),
Fannie Mae Foundation (www.fanniemaefoundation.org),
Equity Financing, Case management/managed care. Income tax
deductions.
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