FEMA
Assistance for Accessibility Items for Homeowners and
Renters
Replacing adaptive or
accessibility items damaged during a disaster is an
important part of the recovery process. It helps people
maintain and/or re-establish their independence and quality
of life after experiencing a disaster. FEMA assistance for
specific accessibility items does not count toward Housing
Assistance or Personal Property maximum awards and is
limited to the below items for homeowners and renters.
For homeowners:
- Exterior
ramp
- Grab
bars
- Paved
pathway to the home’s entrance from a vehicle
For homeowners and
renters:
- Accessible
beds
- Raised
toilet seats and shower chairs
- Accessible
refrigerators and washers
- Computers
or adaptive technology, such as screen readers or
adapted keyboards
- Motorized
or manual wheelchairs, or walkers
- Visual
and/or vibrating fire signals
Assistance for other
damaged accessibility items or medical equipment, such as
CPAP, oxygen supplies, and catheters may be covered by
FEMA's Medical and Dental Assistance.
For more information, visit www.fema.gov/expanded-assistance
or call FEMA's Helpline at 800-621-3362.
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