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Resources for Home Accessibility

Resources for Accessible Home Modification Loans or Grants

City of Buffalo

MastenDistrict: (716) 838-6740

Ellicott/Niagara District: (716) 882-7661

Fillmore District/Lovejoy District: (716) 893-7222

North District: (716) 885-2344

South District: (716) 856-8613

Delaware/University District: (716) 832-1010 x207

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo

Erie County

National Disability Institute: (Toll free): 877-771-1962

Community Action Organization (CAO) of WNY: (716) 881-6543

Resources for Adaptive Equipment Lending

Western New York Independent Living: (716) 836-0822

West Seneca Lions Club: (716) 608-5364

University of Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology: (716) 836-1168

Home and Happy (can educate on different types of equipment): (716) 217-5644

Physical, Occupational, and Home Safety Evaluations

People Inc
Home Health Care Team
Phone: 716-566-4800
Fax: 716-874-0388

Stern at Home Therapy (Can be used for long term therapy)
Samantha Piechowiak
Phone: 716-913-1271
Email: Samanthap@sternathometherapy.com

Health Force (home safety environment assessment, educational tips for families, medical equipment suggestions)
Phone: (716) 855-CARE (2273)

Community Care Home Health Services
Phone: (888) 886-2433

Visiting Nurses (VNA)
Fred Pordum
Direct Phone: 630-8788
Email: fpordum@kaleidahealth.org
Central Intake: 630-8100

Catholic Health
Ken Lukasiewicz
Phone: 685-4870

Willcare
Jessica Wilk
Phone: 716-220-5868
Jessica.Wilk@Ihcgroup.com

Specific Foundations and Organizations to Inquire for Help

The ALS Association
Contact: Julie Garland
Phone: (716) 860-1947
E-Mail: julie.garland@als.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Natalie Barnhard Center for Spinal Cord Injury Rehab and Recovert

Erie County Veterans Service Agency: (716) 858-6363

Erie County Office for People with Disabilities: (716) 858-6215

Mobility Equipment Specialists/Durable Medical Supplies*

People 1st Mobility: (716) 566-5000

*Check with your insurance company for additional companies that provide mobility equipment or durable medical supplies

Wheelchair Ramps, Lifts, and Environmental Modifications

Prior to hiring a contractor to complete work on your home, we recommend you read “BBB Tip: Hire a reliable and trustworthy contractor” or contact the BBB (Better Business Bureau) for tips.

Better Business Bureau (BBB)
"BBB Tip: Hire a reliable and trustworthy contractor
Phone: (716) 881-5222

Kolt Access and Lift
Phone: (716) 580-3422

Liberty Home Care
Phone: (716) 274-5000

Accessibility Solutions of WNY
Phone: (716) 523-7142

Buffalo Wheelchair
Phone: (716) 675-6500

Health System Services
Phone: (716) 283-4879

National Seating and Mobility
Phone: (716) 674-0783

Caring Environments
Phone: (716) 848-9706

Amico Home Improvements
Phone: (716) 603-9699

Patriot Mobility
Phone: (800) 392-9036

Erie County and The Erie County Caregiver Coalition is providing this list as a convenience with no particular agency being recommended or guaranteed. Check with your insurance agency first to see if they may cover the cost of modifications, equipment, or in-home services
6/2023

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