Home Assessments and Modifications: Researching Safety Features, Grant Opportunities, and Durable Medical Equipment Available for Tucker’s House Agency

Author

Autumn TriggsFollow

Abstract

Doctoral capstone project completed with Tucker's House, a nonprofit organization that completes home assessments and modifications for families with children with disabilities to improve accessibility and independence for the children at home. The project included: completing home assessments and providing client-centered recommendations and researching grant opportunities for Tucker's House as well as the families benefitting from the services, current durable medical equipment options, and safety features that should be included in the home assessments, recommendations, and modifications.

Publication Date

Spring 4-17-2020

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Teresa Plummer

Department

Occupational Therapy, School of

College

Health Sciences & Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Degree Level

Doctoral

Degree Grantor

Belmont University

Keywords

accessibility; home modifications; assistive technology; pediatric; disability; inclusive design

Recommended Citation

Triggs, Autumn, "Home Assessments and Modifications: Researching Safety Features, Grant Opportunities, and Durable Medical Equipment Available for Tucker’s House Agency" (2020). OTD Capstone Projects. 36.
https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects/36