It may be that you already know where you have usability problems in your home but aren’t sure what solutions are out there. Below are some resources and examples that let you explore what your options are and what others have done to address problems in their own homes.
If you know what you need but are unsure about how to make the change in your home visit Making Home Usability Changes.
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Professional Resources
- If you aren’t already working with a Center for Independent Living now is a great time to do so! An independent living specialist at the CIL in your community can help connect you with other resources to support your home usability needs.
- State Assistive Technology programs also have specialist that can help you identify what types of equipment you may need and can often help you purchase or rent what you need.
- Occupational and Physical therapists: Occupational and Physical therapists (OT/PTs) spend a lot of time working with people within their homes. Their insight could be valuable for providing options for solving home usability problems. Check with your insurance or talk to your doctor to see if you are covered for a home assessment.
- Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) can help! A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist understands the unique needs of the older adult population and is knowledgeable about, aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects and solutions to common barriers