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.

Gives families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural areas. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.

Repairs and rehabilitates homes of low income, elderly, families with children and displaced or disabled homeowners by providing free repair services. Also builds wheelchair ramps when needed.

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

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.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

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.

ATI provides two major services relating to making agencies, businesses and public facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility modifications include:rampsliftsroll-in showerselevatorsbathroom and kitchen modificationsparkingsignagedoors and entrywaysATI staff can also assists agencies, businesses, governmental agencies with information on barrier removal, universal design and compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations.

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

A NYS program that helps low- and moderate-income homeowners pay for critical repairs. To qualify, a household's total income must be below 80% of the area median income. Homeowners who qualify can receive up to $40,000 per household to cover the costs of repairs such as:ADA improvementsRoof repairsAddressing code violationsUtility upgradesMold remediationInstalling safety featuresAccessibility modificationsStructural repairs

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

Provides consultation, project plan development, and cost estimates for projects such as building/repairing ramps, custom-made grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications, mounting systems for communication devices, home assessments, adaptations at work sites, and modifications at school.

* Provides sales and installation of home elevators, home stair lifts, exterior ramps, and vertical platform lifts.

Volunteers help the elderly, handicap and low income families with major home repairs such as roof repair, heating, hot water heaters and ramp construction.

Program that is provided for accessibility modifications and emergency home repairs for the primary residence of veterans with disabilities. Eligible veterans may be renters or homeowners, with low and moderate income, with service related injuries or health related disabilities.

SAIL offers individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties information, advice, and assistance with overcoming architectural barriers occurring in any privately or publicly owned residence, business, constructed facility, or proposed building or facility. Where requested, the center provides detailed plans and written advice, as well as information concerning funding sources and availability. SAIL provides information, advice, and assistance to individuals with disabilities and family members concerning and/or retaining housing, including accessible and affordable housing. When necessary, assistance is provided for completing housing applications and communicating with landlords. Information is also provided concerning tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

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.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides free home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income families, seniors, individuals with a disability, and Veterans.

Visits site and prepares cost estimate, including labor, materials and building permit cost, if applicable. Prices depend on material used, size and whether temporary or permanent.