RFP Number: 1116
RE: RFP # 1116
DESCRIPTION OF NEEDED SERVICES: A ramp is needed on the exterior of the home to allow individual to ambulate or be assisted with ambulating or using wheelchair to enter and exit the home. A ramp is currently affixed to the home. Provider will need to determine if repairing or replacing will be most cost effective and will meet safety requirements. The front door of the home may also need to be modified to allow the caregiver to assist the individual into the home more easily. Currently a second person holds the door open while the caregiver pushes the wheelchair into the home.
SEEKING AGENCY OR INDPENDENT PROVIDER: Either – Home modification/ Environmental Accessibility Adaptation providers
FUNDING SOURCE: IO waiver
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: To be considered for an interview, please submit a response through the RFP portal. Be sure to include the referral (RFP) number, and your contact information in your response. RFPs are active in the portal for two weeks from date of posting.
DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL: Individual lives in family home in Willowick. Current ramp needs to be replaced, rebuilt, or repaired. Would like ramp to be wide enough for a caregiver to ambulate next to individual. Would like front door to be able to be opened by caregiver while negotiating wheelchair.
PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS: Provider must be able to meet all requirements of DODD rule pertaining to Environmental Accessibility Adaptations.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDS: Not applicable.
DIAGNOSES: Gait disturbance; cabezas x-linked intellectual disability syndrome.
HOUSING: Family home in Willowick.
DAY PROGRAM/EMPLOYMENT: Not applicable.