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Stories about Home Modifications

The collection of stories and photos about home modifications to accommodate a disability were made possible by a grant from the Office of Disability and Health, Iowa Department of Public Health. We are grateful for the willingness of these Iowa families to share their home modification stories.

Disability Type of Modification
Brett Cerebral Palsy Bath, Bedroom, Garage
Carolyn & George Octogenarians, Parkinson's Bath, Kitchen, Entrance
Gene Polio Bath, Entrance, Car
Jean Neuropathy Bath, Bedroom, Outside (garage)
Melanie Fibromyalgia, arthritis
 Bath, Entrance, Outside (deck, ramp)
Nancy Polio Bath, Kitchen, Entrance,
Whole House
Neal Cerebral Palsy Bath, Entrance, Bedroom, Outside (deck, ramp)
Pam Quadriplegic Whole House
Rachel Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy Bath, Entrance, Living Area, Outside (deck, ramp)
Sally Nonagenarian Bath, Kitchen, Bedroom, Outside (deck, ramp)
Sandy Multiple Sclerosis Whole House, Outside (deck, ramp)