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[Elstongunn]

There are organizations that can be contacted for funding to help make living spaces handicap or ADA compliant. I would reach out to them for financial assistance. I did when my sister's home had to be altered to accommodate her needs (ramps, chair lift for stairs, etc.). If he is on Medicare, Disability, or there is a group associated with his particular handicap, you can begin with them.

Good luck!

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

There are organizations that can be contacted for funding to help make living spaces handicap or ADA compliant. I would reach out to them for financial assistance. I did when my sister's home had to be altered to accommodate her needs (ramps, chair lift for stairs, etc.). If he is on Medicare, Disability, or there is a group associated with his particular handicap, you can begin with them.

Good luck!

how did you find them.....................................raven

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 JuJu Squeezie said:

Is there a Habitat for Humanity ReStore where you are? Usually the stores around here have new cabinets and stock, plumbing fixtures etc. Sure would be cheaper to use and/or adapt what they can supply.

the adapt would be the best bet.........just won't know till I get to his house to check out what he has if it's doable.........wall cabinets, that's easy we just drop down the existing cabinets...........it's the base cabinets, with the ADA toe kick compliant that is the big issue........not to mention the depth, pull outs would have to be added to his existing cabinets to make the accessible and that's AFTER we modify the box/toe kick.......by that time, you've rebuilt the whole box, might as well go with new cabinets.............................raven

[Elstongunn]

On 11/6/2014 raven-blackbird said:

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

There are organizations that can be contacted for funding to help make living spaces handicap or ADA compliant. I would reach out to them for financial assistance. I did when my sister's home had to be altered to accommodate her needs (ramps, chair lift for stairs, etc.). If he is on Medicare, Disability, or there is a group associated with his particular handicap, you can begin with them.

Good luck!

how did you find them.....................................raven

I first contacted the local organization that supported people with her specific disability. I also did some Google searches for additional ideas:

Google Search:

http://www.disabilityrights.org/mod3.htm

[Irshgrl31201]

Yes, it is a crazy idea! Crazy awesome, crazy generous and crazy big hearted. I love that his situation made you reach out to all the vendors and installers and try to help. I really hope this all comes together and you can turn this crazy idea into a reality.

[hckynut]

Too complicated for me to absorb.

[Gooday]

raven ~ if anyone can getter' done, you can.

I wish I could offer some ideas, but I am as dumb as a doorknob when it comes to home improvements.

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

On 11/6/2014 raven-blackbird said:

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

There are organizations that can be contacted for funding to help make living spaces handicap or ADA compliant. I would reach out to them for financial assistance. I did when my sister's home had to be altered to accommodate her needs (ramps, chair lift for stairs, etc.). If he is on Medicare, Disability, or there is a group associated with his particular handicap, you can begin with them.

Good luck!

how did you find them.....................................raven

I first contacted the local organization that supported people with her specific disability. I also did some Google searches for additional ideas:

Google Search:

http://www.disabilityrights.org/mod3.htm

kitty......OMG........you gave me a lead I have already established a relationship with.......Reach Out......they are on the list of agencies provided in the link you left!!!!!.....we worked together on the Veterans Hall here locally..........they got involved because they saw the article on me doing the sign and made them a project........I'll get in touch with them to see if they can help, along with contacting the venders and see what I can come up with...............THANK YOU...........................................raven

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:

Yes, it is a crazy idea! Crazy awesome, crazy generous and crazy big hearted. I love that his situation made you reach out to all the vendors and installers and try to help. I really hope this all comes together and you can turn this crazy idea into a reality.

truth be know irish.........it was like going back in time........I just kept seeing my dad, he's about my dad's age when my dad had his accident and left him in a chair..........when he said his parents moved out of state and he stayed, I knew why he did.........he was going to make it on his own and it was also right then, I wanted to help him get that done.........weird how life plays out.........you never escape your beginnings.....................................raven

[Elstongunn]

On 11/6/2014 raven-blackbird said:

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

On 11/6/2014 raven-blackbird said:

On 11/6/2014 ktlynam said:

There are organizations that can be contacted for funding to help make living spaces handicap or ADA compliant. I would reach out to them for financial assistance. I did when my sister's home had to be altered to accommodate her needs (ramps, chair lift for stairs, etc.). If he is on Medicare, Disability, or there is a group associated with his particular handicap, you can begin with them.

Good luck!

how did you find them.....................................raven

I first contacted the local organization that supported people with her specific disability. I also did some Google searches for additional ideas:

Google Search:

http://www.disabilityrights.org/mod3.htm

kitty......OMG........you gave me a lead I have already established a relationship with.......Reach Out......they are on the list of agencies provided in the link you left!!!!!.....we worked together on the Veterans Hall here locally..........they got involved because they saw the article on me doing the sign and made them a project........I'll get in touch with them to see if they can help, along with contacting the venders and see what I can come up with...............THANK YOU...........................................raven

You're welcome! Glad I could help.