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Overwhelmed with home repairs? You've come to the right place.

Rebuilding Together is working to ensure safe homes and communities for everyone. To learn about our eligibility requirements and apply for home repair help,

APPLICATION INFORMATION

FOR REBUILDING TOGETHER BATON ROUGE

RTBR SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM

RTBR SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION Overview

The Safe at Home program provides no-cost preventive home modifications to people with mobility issues and other disabilities to improve accessibility, reduce falls, increase independence and facilitate aging-in place. Safe at Home is designed to improve aging-in-place outcomes for low-income older adults through the modification of their home environment to meet their specific needs.

Safe at Home services:

• Critical home repairs that correct hazards and impact the safety of those living in or visiting the home.
• Falls prevention strategies that minimize the risk of falls in and around the home.
• Accessibility modifications that address changing mobility needs and enable independence around the home.
• Fire prevention strategies that reduce the risk of death or injury because of fire or smoke.

Safe at Home common repairs and modifications include but are not limited to:

• Installing grab bars, handrails, vertical rails
• Entry and threshold ramps, low– rise steps
• Widening doorways and passageways
• Modified tubs and showers
• Raised toilets
• Removing tripping hazards
• Smoke and CO2 detector installation
• Improved interior and exterior lighting

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