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Home Accessbility
Gail Bouchee, Home Access Program Coordinator
Sharon Hass, Housing Specialist
Voice/TDD: 520-624-6452 or 1-800-342-1853

Provides assessments for accessibility/modifications in the home, work environment and school setting. Adaptations for homes can range from bathroom modifications to the installation of ramps. All adaptations are provided by a licensed and bonded contractor. Income and geographic limitations may apply.

Please contact Gail or Sharon for specific information.

Rural Home Access Program
Gail Bouchee, Home Access Program Coordinator

Promoting Accessible Housing in Arizona
A Housing Program in conjunction with CochiseAbility, a Satellite Center for Independent Living.

What is the Rural Home Access Program?
The Rural Home Access Program was created to assist income eligible elderly and persons with disabilities who reside in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and rural Pima counties with home modifications and adaptations that will allow them to remain in their own homes safely.

What are the Program Qualifications?

• Income eligibility is different for every county, call to see if you qualify. Income also varies upon household size.
• The program requires you and/or an immediate family member to own and occupy the home. Manufactured homes are included, however some limitations apply.

Are There Advantages to Creating an Accessible Home?

• There is improved safety for family members and care givers.
• A decreased need for more costly home health care or assisted living.
• Increased opportunity and independence in the community.

What Kinds of Modifications Should I Expect?

This program is intended to assist individuals who are having difficulty with accessibility issues in their home. Modifications may include:

Installation of ramps
Bathroom accessibility
Door widening
Emergency repairs and other modifications as necessary

All home modifications work is done by licensed, bonded, and insured contractors.

How to Contact Us

DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc. 1023 N Tyndall Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 520-624-6452 or 1-800-342-1853 direct@directilc.org www.directilc.org	CochiseAbility 333 W. Wilcox, Suite 109 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 520-417-0901 1-877-417-0901 www.cochiseability.org

Funded through the Arizona Department of Housing Trust Fund