Connecticut Funding Sources for Stairlifts, Ramps & Home Accessibility Solutions

Connecticut Funding Sources for Stairlifts, Ramps & Home Accessibility Solutions

At Collins Medical Solutions, we believe staying safely at home should feel possible—not overwhelming. For more than 90 years, our family has helped Connecticut neighbors find practical, compassionate solutions that support independence and peace of mind.

Funding for home accessibility can feel confusing, but you're not alone. Below is a Connecticut-focused guide to programs and organizations that may help cover stairlifts, ramps, and other home modifications. Each resource has its own requirements, but our team is always here to help you understand your options.

Not sure where to begin? Just Call Collins. We'll help you take the next step.

Start Here: Statewide Programs That Support Aging & Independence

Many Connecticut residents qualify for assistance through state-administered programs designed to help people remain safely at home.

Connecticut Medicaid Waiver Programs

These programs may help fund home modifications when they are medically or functionally necessary. Details and eligibility can be found through My Place CT.

Available programs include:

  • Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver
  • Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Waiver
  • Katie Beckett Waiver
  • Money Follows the Person
  • Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Waiver
  • WISE Program (Mental Health Waiver)

Local Help Close to Home: Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging are often the best first phone call. They understand local resources and can help connect you with funding, assessments, and trusted community services.

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

📍 117 Washington Ave., Suite 17, North Haven, CT 06473
📞 (203) 785-8533
🌐 www.aoascc.org

North Central Area Agency on Aging

📍 151 New Park Ave., Box 75, Hartford, CT 06106
📞 (860) 724-6443
🌐 www.ncaaact.org

Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (Senior Resources)

📍 19 Ohio Ave., Norwich, CT 06360
📞 (860) 887-3561
🌐 www.seniorresourcesec.org

Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging

📍 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604
📞 (203) 333-9288
🌐 www.swcaa.org

Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging

📍 84 Progress Lane, Waterbury, CT 06705
📞 (203) 757-5449
🌐 www.wcaaa.org

Disability-Specific Organizations Serving Connecticut & Southern New England

These organizations support individuals and families living with specific medical conditions. While not all provide direct funding for home modifications, many offer grants, guidance, or referrals that can make accessibility solutions more affordable.

Multiple Sclerosis Society – Greater New England Chapter

📞 (800) 344-4467
🌐 www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MAM

AFMS Foundation – Advocating for Families with Multiple Sclerosis

📞 (860) 922-5678
🌐 www.afmsfoundation.org

Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England

📞 (888) 479-1900
🌐 www.sbagreaterne.org

American Heart Association & American Stroke Association

📞 (781) 373-4500
🌐 www.americanheart.org
🌐 www.strokeassociation.org

Federation for Children with Special Needs

📞 (617) 236-7210 or (800) 331-0688
🌐 www.fcsn.org

Additional Connecticut-Based Support & Planning Resources

These organizations can help identify assistive technology funding, long-term planning tools, and community-based grants:

  • CIL Connecticut (Centers for Independent Living)
  • Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP)
  • Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Connecticut (PLAN of CT)
  • USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology – Connecticut Funding Lists

How Collins Medical Solutions Helps

Finding funding is only one part of the journey. At Collins Medical Solutions, we help Connecticut families:

  • Choose the right stairlift, ramp, or accessibility solution
  • Coordinate with caregivers, clinicians, and case managers
  • Understand documentation often needed for funding programs
  • Install solutions safely, professionally, and with care

Caring for people like family since 1931 means we don't just sell equipment—we walk beside you.

Have questions or need guidance? Just Call Collins. We're always here to help.