Home and Living Resources

• 2022

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This webpage provides resources for people with special health care needs, focusing on home and living accommodations. It describes challenges like driving and navigating buildings, offering solutions such as home modifications for safety and accessibility. It includes a checklist for adaptable housing features like wider doors, ramps, and accessible bathrooms. It also lists organizations that offer support services and funding options to help make homes more accessible.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Architectural Accessibility; Disaster Planning; Disabled Persons; Home Nursing; Housing for the Elderly; Safety Management; Disabled Children

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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