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Albany , OR    At Home Furniture, Linn County      Click to request assistance
Albany , OR    Albany Rental, Linn County      Click to request assistance
Albany , OR    Lincare, Linn County      Click to request assistance
Astoria , OR    Pacific Coast Medical Supply Inc, Clatsop County      Click to request assistance
Aurora , OR    Hema-Resource & Supply, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Baker City , OR    Lincare, Baker County      Click to request assistance
Beavercreek , OR    Mijay Enterprises, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Beaverton , OR    Ion Systems, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Bend , OR    Home Care IV of Bend, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Bend , OR    Advanced Mobility of Bend Llc, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Bend , OR    Bend Pill Box, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Bend , OR    Lincare, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Bend , OR    Norco, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Brownsville , OR    Coachcraft Inc Corp, Linn County      Click to request assistance
Canyon City , OR    Norco, Grant County      Click to request assistance
Central Point , OR    Beltone Hearing Aid Service, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Central Point , OR    Siskiyou Medical Systems, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Central Point , OR    Medequip Engineering Service Inc, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Central Point , OR    Mobility Access Options Inc, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Clackamas , OR    Ergologix Inc, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Clackamas , OR    Wy'East Medical Corp, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Clackamas , OR    Resmed, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Clackamas , OR    Genesis Northwest Corp, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Coos Bay , OR    Lincare, Coos County      Click to request assistance
Cornelius , OR    Hank's Cornelius, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Corvallis , OR    Pneu-Med Inc, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Dallas , OR    Dallas Pill Box, Polk County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Shaw-Med Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Care Medical Equipment Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Northwest Medical, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    King Medical Supply, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Lincare, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    All-Med Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    United Seating & Mobility, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Med-Tech Resource Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Pneu-Med Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    Lane Home Medical, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Eugene , OR    American Medical Concepts, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Gold Hill , OR    Microstein Llc, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Beltone Hearing Aid Service, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Swedish Medical Product, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Keison Inc, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Lincare, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Home Health Medical Express, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    Gamma Endoscopy, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Grants Pass , OR    D G Instruments, Josephine County      Click to request assistance
Hillsboro , OR    Senior Mobility Llc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Hillsboro , OR    Tuality Medical Equipment & Supply, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Hillsboro , OR    Acumed Llc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Independence , OR    R & J Mobility Service Inc, Polk County      Click to request assistance
Junction City , OR    Knudtson Manufacturing Inc, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Keizer , OR    Northwest Senior & Disability Services, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Keizer , OR    Northwest Medi Spa Llc, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Keizer , OR    Glovemobile Com Llc, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Keizer , OR    Star 21 Health Care Products, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Klamath Falls , OR    Norco Medical, Klamath County      Click to request assistance
Klamath Falls , OR    Access Conversions, Klamath County      Click to request assistance
Klamath Falls , OR    Lincare, Klamath County      Click to request assistance
La Grande , OR    Lincare, Union County      Click to request assistance
La Grande , OR    Norco, Union County      Click to request assistance
Lake , OR    MedConnect, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Lake , OR    Medtronic USA Inc, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Lake , OR    Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Lake , OR    Biotronik Inc, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Lake , OR    Guidant Corp, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln City , OR    Home Medical Equipment and Supplies, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Madras , OR    Sage Medical Supply, Jefferson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    All Lifts LLC, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Southern Oregon Medical Equipment, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    United Seating & Mobility, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Asante Health System, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Lincare, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    CPAP Resource, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Active Medical, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Cpap Unlimited, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Freedom Mobility Inc, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Medford , OR    Black Oak Pharmacy Home Care, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Newberg , OR    Mike's Medical Pharmacy, Yamhill County      Click to request assistance
Newberg , OR    North Medical, Yamhill County      Click to request assistance
Newport , OR    Samaritan Medical Equipment, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Newport , OR    Home Medical Equipment & Supplies, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Newport , OR    Home Medical Depot, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
North Bend , OR    Medical Express, Coos County      Click to request assistance
Ontario, OR    Lincare Inc, Malheur County      Click to request assistance
Ontario, OR    Mednow Medical Supply, Malheur County      Click to request assistance
Ontario, OR    Norco Medical, Malheur County      Click to request assistance
Oregon City, OR    Dravon Medical Inc, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Oregon City, OR    ACR Services Inc, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Oregon City, OR    Marsh Medical, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Oregon City, OR    Krueger Medical Services, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Pendleton , OR    In-Home Medical Inc, Umatilla County      Click to request assistance
Pendleton , OR    Lincare Inc, Umatilla County      Click to request assistance
Philomath , OR    Bear Creek Home Medical, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Phoenix , OR    Phoenix Pharmacy Medical Equipment Center, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Back-Relax The Back, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    AcuMed Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Koregon Enterprises Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Doxtech, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Lane Home Medical, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Source One Medical Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Modo Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Symbio Corp, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    ConMed Integrated Systems, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Parks Medical Electronics Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    JustMed Inc, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Accessible Solutions Elevator, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Oprax Medical, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    B & R Rental, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    C-M For Service, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Performance Mobility Inc View Ad, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Wheelchair Works, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    1st Seniorcare, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Sam Medical Products, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Portland , OR    Olson Medical Services, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Prineville , OR    Ochoco Medical Supply Company, Crook County      Click to request assistance
Prineville , OR    High Desert Medical Supply, Crook County      Click to request assistance
Redmond , OR    Lincare, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Redmond , OR    Medical Supply Of Central Oregon, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Redmond , OR    Scooter Mobility Company, Deschutes County      Click to request assistance
Reedsport , OR    Reedsport Home Medical Supply, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Reedsport , OR    Care Medical Equipment Inc, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Parkway Mobility & Medical Supply, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Lincare, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Freedom Mobility, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Rick's Medical Supply Inc, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Umpqua Valley Disabilities Network, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Care Medical, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Roseburg , OR    Parkway Pharmacy & Medical Supplly, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Saint Helens , OR    Don's Rental, Columbia County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Continental Medical Equipment Supplies LLC, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Sleep Medical Equipment 2nd Wind, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Northwest Durable Medical Equipment, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Pat's CB Radio Scooters Wheelchairs, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Pacific Medical Supply, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Glovemobile Com Llc, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    2nd Wind Sleep Medical Equipment, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Lincare, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Affordable Medical-Senior Savers, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Community Support Services, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Bio-Tek Medical Inc, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Care Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Willamette Medical Equipment, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Hyperbaric 02 Therapy, Polk County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Alphadry Medical Llc, Polk County      Click to request assistance
Salem , OR    Dme Rental-Neurocare Inc, Marion County      Click to request assistance
Silverton , OR    Foothills Medical Supply, Marion County      Click to request assistance
South Beach , OR    Seaberg Company Inc, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Springfield , OR    MPJ Mobility, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Springfield , OR    Medical Equipment Direct, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Springfield , OR    Willamette Medical Equipment, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Springfield , OR    Gateway Medical Equipment, Lane County      Click to request assistance
Springfield , OR    Cascade Medical Equipment LLC, Lane County      Click to request assistance
The Dalles , OR    Mid-Columbia Healthcare Equipment, Wasco County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Columbia Medical Alarm Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Strohecker's Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Mallinckrodt Medical Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Shamrock Medical, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Keen Mobility, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Transitions For Health, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Chair Outlet the, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Biomat Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Columbia Scientific, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Flair Plastic Products, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Performance Mobility Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Tiba Medical, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    American Amputee Foundation Of Oregon Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Creative Rehabilitation Equipment, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Personal Mobility Center, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    A Scooter Man, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Northwest Medical Equipment, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Choice Medical Supplies, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Independent Living Resources, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Unlimited Choices Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Tri-Care Wheelchair Service, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    ADCOA Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Golden Enterprises, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Hill Rom, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Laboratory Equipment Technology, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Gateway Medical Pharmacy, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Syncor International Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    M B I, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Inovise Medical Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Puget Sound Medical Supply, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Seaberg Company the, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Zee Medical Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Option 1, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    T Z Medical Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Bioject Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Relax The Back, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Lincare, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Providence Home Medical Equipment, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Quad, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Russellee LLC, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Hemoband Corporation, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    All In One Mobility, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    A To Z Medical Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Adventist Health Home Medical Equipment, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    West Coast Medical Supplies, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Cp Medical, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Albertina Kerr Centers, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Care Medical, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Mark's Mobility, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    McCann's Medical & Mobility, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Voyager Medical, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Relax the Back, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Leading Edge Medical Technologies Inc, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Health Care Medical Supply, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Custom Hospital Products, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Scoot On This LLC, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Nikkon Independent Dist Rhett Simpson, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Power Bed Sleep Center, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Tigard , OR    Back In Motion Wheel Chair Services, Washington County      Click to request assistance
Troutdale , OR    Mediq, Multnomah County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    A To Z Medical Llc New & Used Equipment, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Endovascular Instruments Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Lincare, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Evi Corp, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Orion Medical Supply Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Mike's Eastside Homecare Equipment, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Mill Plain Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Product Professionals, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA, OR    Orion Medical Supply Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Waldport , OR    Excel Drug, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Warrenton , OR    Lincare, Clatsop County      Click to request assistance
West Linn , OR    Personally Delivered, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
White City , OR    Biomed Diagnostics Inc, Jackson County      Click to request assistance
Wilsonville , OR    United Seating & Mobility, Clackamas County      Click to request assistance
Woodburn , OR    Source At Wellspring The, Marion County      Click to request assistance

 

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About Medical Equipment & Disability Aids

Medical equipment is a term often used to refer to a larger category of services called assistive technology. Assistive technology is a broad term and may mean different things to different people but for our purposes we will define it as the following:

  • Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities
  • Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care
  • Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities
  • Living environments that accommodate disability
    Consultants, books and other advice
  • Home Modification

Scroll down to read about each type of assisteve technology.

 
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Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities

Many assistive technology devices and systems that support disabilities may serve as well a disability caused by a medical condition , but we have chosen in this article to differentiate between a medical or a non-medical use because we are talking about the elderly. As a general rule Medicare will reimburse 80% of the cost for rental or purchase of devices or systems that support disabilities due to a medical problem. Some items on the list we provide below of these devices or systems may also be included in Medicare's list of allowable durable medical equipment. Here is our list of devices in this category

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Computer Usage Arrangements for the Disabled
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related devices

Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related device

If there is a medical need and if the device or system meets Medicare's definition of durable medical equipment (DME) below, then Medicare will pay for 80% of the cost and the Medicare recipient pays for the other 20%. In addition if the care recipient has a Medicare supplement policy, that policy usually covers the other 20% of the cost.

The term DME is defined as equipment which

  • Can withstand repeated use; i.e., could normally be rented, and used by successive patients;
  • Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;
  • Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and Is appropriate for use in a patient's home.

Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities

This could include some of the following exclusive items for disabled persons or for those going through rehab at home.

Therapy Equipment
Hydrotherapy, Paraffin & Fluidotherapy, Iontophoresis, Biofeedback, Hot & Cold Therapy, Wellness & Massage Therapy and Electrotherapy & Ultrasound

Supports
Arthritis Supports, Wrist Supports, Elbow Supports, Cervical Collars, Back Supports, Ankle, Foot, & Heel Supports, Foot Management, Bed Positioning & Safety Products, Compression Products, Edema Garments, Thumb Supports, Contracture Management Splints, Upper Extremity Positioning/Supports, Thoracic & Pelvic Support, Knee Immobilizers, Knee Straps, Knee Supports, Thigh Supports, Ankle / Foot Orthoses, Heel & Elbow Protectors, Lower Extremity Positioning, Wound Care Products, Scar Management & Gel Products, Lymphedema Products and Taping Products

Dining
Knives, Supergrip™ Utensils, Sure Hand Utensils, Tapes & Tubing (for enlarging the diameter of an object), Utensil Holders, Acute Care Tables, Clothing Protectors, Dycem® Nonslip Plastic Food Catchers, Home Care / Long Term Care Tables, Non-Slip Matting & Trays, Cups, Mugs & Nursers, Drinking Aids & Straws, Nosey Cups, Self Feeders & Arm Supports, Feeders, Arm Supports & Overbed Tables, JAECO / Rancho Mobile Arm Supports, Mobile Arm Support Accessories, Dinnerware, Feeding Evaluation Kits, Food Guards, Scoop Dishes, Suction Bowls & Plates, Tableware, Jar & Bottle Openers, Kitchen Supplies And Cooking Utensils

Bath, Toileting and Hygiene
Bath & Shower Chairs, Bath & Shower Seats, Bath Boards, Bath Transfer Benches, Bathing Systems, Beluga Bathlift, Folding Shower Seats, Hydraulic Bathlift, Reclining Shower / Commode Chairs, Shower Stools, Bath lifts, Commodes, Folding Commodes, Grab Bars, Lifting & Wooden Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Raised Toilet Seats & Splash Guards, Raised Toilet Seats with Armrests, Safety Rails, Toilet Frames, Toilet Supports & Reducer Rings, Bathing & Shower Cushions, Bathing & Shower Mats, Bathtub Grab Bars & Rails, Diabetic Foot Accessories, Grooming & Accessories, Hand-Held Showers, Scrub Sponges & Brushes, Incontinence Products, Mirrors, Catheterization Accessories, Urinals and Mattress Covers

Aids of Daily Living
Reachers, Door Knobs & Grip Assists, Furniture Risers, Home Accessories, Household Helpers, Trolley & Carts, Respiratory Care, Low Vision aids such as magnifying glasses and reading screens, Mouth Sticks & Headpointers, Speech & Communication aids, Language & Cognition aids and activities, Dressing Aids (button hooks, hooks, etc.), Dressing Education, Fasteners & Shoe Laces, Shoehorns, Slippers & Fasteners, Socks & Slippers, Leisure Activities and Helpers, Environmental Controls, Activity Tables, Book Holders, Page Turners & Reading Aids, Scissors, Writing Aids, Dysphagia Resources, Oral Motor aids

Special Clothing
Outer garments, underwear, leisure wear, footwear and other specialized clothing for elderly people with Alzheimer's, arthritis, mobility issues, foot problems, incontinence, scoliosis or obese individuals.

Living Environments that Accommodate Disability

There are a growing number of companies that will make the home into a safe environment for a fee.

Consultants, books and other advice

There are numberless books available from bookstores and from online sources that give advice to caregivers in all areas of disability support. These sources often go beyond the issue of devices and equipment and deal with such things as meal preparation, menus, activities, music and other social issues important to the disabled. Private and government consulting are also available. Check online or dial 211 or call the local area agency on aging.

Home Modification

Many people with disabilities want to remain in their home as long as possible. Such things as narrow doorways that cannot accommodate wheelchairs, more than one living level and inconvenient layout of the home may prevent a person from living there. In addition disabled people often require rails, special bathroom facilities and special dining facilities as well. There are three options to modifying the home.
Research can be done and materials procured to make the home more livable and the family friend or relative can pitch in and do the remodel.
A contractor can be employed to do the necessary modifications.
An attempt can be made to find a local company that specializes in the home modification for the disabled. These providers may be readily available in larger population areas.

In addition help can be sought from the following community service providers.

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

The national Association of home builders and the AARP have teamed together to form the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. These people have been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers. It may be possible to find a person in the desired area by going to http://www.nahb.org/or by calling the local home builders Association and asking for someone certified in this area.

Also, consider taking these steps:

  • Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
  • Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about modifications in advance.
  • Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
  • Check with the local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.