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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2007-07-23 | 7 | Attachment A CDI July 23, 2007 Minutes Key Points of Accessibility Modification Program WHAT IS THE ALAMEDA ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATION PROGRAM? The City of Alameda Development Services Department (DSD) assists eligible persons with disabilities in making modifications to their residence, allowing the individual to attain greater mobility and remain safely in their home. Alameda Accessibility Modification Program (AAMP) focuses on the person's most immediate needs as they relate to improving safety and accessibility. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? To be eligible for AAMP assistance, the following conditions must be met: The applicant is an Alameda resident. The applicant's annual household income must not exceed 80% of the median income for the Oakland Area, as established by the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development. The property to be modified is the applicant's primary residence. A physician or health care provider verifies the applicant's physical disabilities. If rental property, the applicant's landlord must provide written agreement allowing the modifications. Funding is for one-time use only and may be used primarily for renovations that make the inside of the rental property more accessible to the renter. Occupants are allowed a maximum of $5,000 for repairs and modifications. Any additional funds required may be provided by a low-interest secured loan tailored to the individual project. WHAT MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED? Examples of housing modifications allowed by AAMP include: Installation of bathroom grab-bars, roll-in showers or raised toilet fixtures Construction of wheelchair ramps Widening doorways Walkway construction Hearing Assistance devices for doorbells, telephone ringers or smoke detectors (strobe indicators) HOW AAMP WORKS AAMP applicants apply directly to DSD. Staff review applications for program eligibility and certify that the applicant's household income meets program guidelines. The applicant's physician or other social service professional must submit a Third-Party Verification form certifying a medical need exists before work may start. However, the specific nature or severity of the individual's disability is not to be revealed. Page 1 of 2 G:\LucretialCommDisability\Minutes/2007\Minutes_072307_Attch A.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2007-07-23.pdf |