In an article published by Channel 5 TV in Nashville, TN, it was reported that the Katie Beckett program for families of disabled kids is struggling in Tennessee. The program sign up process can prove difficult for parents, there's just not services available in the community right now, and there's a staffing crisis that is just dramatic in Tennessee.
Read MoreManufacturer’s and retailers are coming on board almost daily with new and interesting products for aging-in-place home modifications. An article in Bob Vila identifies some of these new products and the manufacturer. Putting this all together requires a project planner experienced in home design and aging-in-place installations. Please contact Richard Acree at 615-752-0060, or email inspections4ada@gmail.com, to discuss your needs for CAPS services.
Read MoreRichard Acree, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) home modifications consultant at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) has joined the Tennessee Disability Pathfinder resource directory. The services provided by ADAIN include ADA Information/Assistance and Home Rehabilitation/Repair Service.
Read MoreA Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) consultant for home modifications can play an important role in support of a health care case manager. The CAPS certification program was developed by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to train qualified individuals in the process of planning and installing home modifications to enable people to age in place in their homes.
Read MoreA new statewide study about Tennessee disability information and resources led by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is available at TN Disability Survey. In preparation for a major revision of their online and in-person resources, they are seeking input from people with disabilities, parents, siblings, teachers, service providers, and all other disability professionals.
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