Section 525-RICR-20-00-3.2 - PurposeA. People with disabilities, who remain active in their community do not utilize health care services as they would in assisted living, nursing homes or other institutions.B. One of the keys for the individual with a disability to remain in her/his community is the ability to get into and out of their own home and navigate safely in their home, with or without assistance.C. Renovating a home or an apartment by removing barriers allows the family member with significant disabilities to stay safely, independently and out of longterm care facilities. It also can reduce falls and related emergency care facilities, hospital and rehabilitation expenses.D. The Rhode Island Livable Home Modification Grants assists homeowner and renters modify residences to nationally recognized accessibility standards.525 R.I. Code R. § 525-RICR-20-00-3.2
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