Home Modification Requiring Construction Changes
The following is a list of resources you need to research if modifying the home is a necessity.
Important links:
Ageless Design
National Resource Center On Supportive Housing & Home Modification
TNP – The Nearest Place
Life At Home
Todd Brickhouse Accessibility Associates
Disability Resource.Org For Architecture & Home Modification
RESNA Technical Assistance Project
ABLEDATA – Informed Consumer Guide To Accessible Housing
MANUFACTURERS OF HELPFUL PRODUCTS
Call for a catalogue or local distributor information.
DOOR ALARMS:
The Safety Zone (800) 999-3030
WanderGuard..(800) 235-8085
Secure Care (800) 451-7917, (603) 796-6404
WANDER PREVENTION SYSTEMS:
Guardian Electronics..(414) 241-4850
R.F. Technologies.(800) 881-8502
WanderGuard…(800) 235-8085
Wander Watch Alert 24 (800) 526-0162
HAND-HELD SHOWERHEAD WITH AN ON-OFF OR PAUSE CONTROL
Access with Ease.(800) 531-9479
Alsons.(800) 421-0001, (517) 439-1411
Jaclo. (800) 852-3906, (718) 852-3906
Lumex.(800) 645-5272
M.O.M.S..(800) 232-7443
Sears HealthCare Catalogue. (800) 326-1750
GRAB BARS
DSI..(818) 782-6793
Franklin Brass Co. (800) 829-0089
Häfele (800) 423-3531, (910) 889-2322
Lumex.(800) 645-5272
Maxi Aid.. (800) 522- 6294, (516) 742-0521
Sammons Preston.. (800) 323-5547
ANTI-SCALDING DEVICES
Accent on Living (800)-787-8444
Memry Corporation. (800) 582-5454
INFORMATION ON POISONOUS PLANTS
The Central Pennsylvania Poison Center.(800) 521-6110
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