Home Modification Services in Delaware provide changes to residences of individuals with physical disabilities to improve accessibility and independence. Services include: 

• Installation of wheelchair ramps 

• Widening doorways 

• Modifying bathrooms 

• Installing handrails and grab bars 

• Adding stair lifts or Hoyer lifts 

• Emergency technology installations 

2. Regulations 

Home Modification Services are governed by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) regulations and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for certain initiatives.

3. Licensing or Certification 

No specific licensing or certification requirements for Home Modification Service providers are mentioned. 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services oversees Home Modification Services 

5. Application Process 

Individuals can contact the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) by phone or email to apply for services 

6. Required Documentation 

While not explicitly listed, applicants likely need to provide: 

• Proof of Delaware residency 

• Evidence of physical disability 

• Documentation of the need for home modifications 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The timeline for approval is not specified in the available information. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no explicit pre-application process mentioned. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No specific pre-application training is mentioned for service providers or recipients. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Funding is limited and used only when no other funding source is available or insufficient 

• Modifications are made to permanent residences only 

• The DDDS Lifespan Waiver (formerly DDDS Home and Community Based Waiver) covers home modifications with a limit of $6,000 per project, $10,000 per year, and $20,000 lifetime 

• The Home and Vehicular Modifications Initiative, funded through ARPA, aims to create a sustainable program beyond available funding

• As of February 28, 2025, Delaware continues to offer Home Modification Services through various programs to support aging in place and independence for individuals with disabilities. 

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