ᐅ Bathroom Renovation for Accessibility in Cases of Severe Disability
Created on: 12 Mar 2014 11:18
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HermesHello dear home builders... :o
I have a very important question, and I wanted to ask if anyone here might be familiar with this:
If you have a disability ID card, I have read that depending on the severity and individual cases, there may be financial support available when modifying a bathroom to suit the specific needs.
Does anyone here have knowledge or experience with this? It is very important to us because the person affected—and we, as helpers—are facing difficulties. We have an old shower that the person has to step into each time, which is very challenging for both them and us.
I would appreciate any information or responses.
I have a very important question, and I wanted to ask if anyone here might be familiar with this:
If you have a disability ID card, I have read that depending on the severity and individual cases, there may be financial support available when modifying a bathroom to suit the specific needs.
Does anyone here have knowledge or experience with this? It is very important to us because the person affected—and we, as helpers—are facing difficulties. We have an old shower that the person has to step into each time, which is very challenging for both them and us.
I would appreciate any information or responses.
Take a look at the Kfw program for barrier-free renovations; there are options for low-interest loans or, more recently, grants of up to 10% – a certificate is not even required for this.
Otherwise, try contacting the authorities, you might find something there as well.
Good luck,
B.
Otherwise, try contacting the authorities, you might find something there as well.
Good luck,
B.
B
Bauexperte10 Nov 2014 10:52Hello,
As already correctly mentioned, there are support programs offered by the NRW.Bank, and health insurance providers also contribute to the renovation costs. I would therefore advise you to first talk to your health insurance company and then consult a financial advisor if needed. Another helpful step would be to contact consumer advice services, where staff can provide useful information.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Hermes schrieb:
I have read that if you have a disability identification card, you can receive financial support depending on the severity and on a case-by-case basis when modifying a bathroom to accommodate specific needs.
Does anyone here have experience with this? It is very important for us because the person affected, as well as us who assist, have difficulties. We have an old shower that the person has to step into each time, which is very challenging for both them and us helping.
As already correctly mentioned, there are support programs offered by the NRW.Bank, and health insurance providers also contribute to the renovation costs. I would therefore advise you to first talk to your health insurance company and then consult a financial advisor if needed. Another helpful step would be to contact consumer advice services, where staff can provide useful information.
Best regards, Bauexperte