The Department of Aging and Community Living's Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying Seniors and adults with disabilities.
In-home Adaptations
Safe at Home provides in-home preventative adaptations to reduce the risk of falls. Examples include:
Handrails
Grab bars
Bathtub cuts
Shower seat
Furniture risers
Chair lift
Who should apply?
District residents, age 60 and over, or adults with disabilities, age 18 and over, who are homeowners or renters of a property used as a primary residence, with an annual household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)*.
*Additional eligibility requirements apply.
For more information on how you can apply for the Safe at Home Program, call (202) 724-5626.
Service Contact: DACL
Contact Email:dacl@dc.gov
Contact Phone: (202) 724-5626
Contact TTY: 711