Unacceptable environmental accessibility adaptations/adaptive equipment to the home include, but are not limited to:
A. Those that are of general utility
B. Those not of direct medical or remedial benefit to the participant, such as carpeting, roof repair, central air conditioning, etc.
C. Those that add to the total square footage of the home
D. Purchase of any vehicle, such as automobile/van, regardless of previously installed modifications or adaptations
E. Vehicle modifications or purchase of a vehicle
F. Replacement of all carpeting when door widening is completed
G. Repairs or updates necessary in order to complete the environment accessibility adaptations/adaptive equipment
Examples:
1. In order to install a ramp, repairs to the porch or deck must be made to support the ramp. The ramp could be approved; the repairs to the existing porch or deck could not be approved.
2. Bathroom needs adaptation to install a new commode for disabled participant. In order to replace the commode, the flooring must be replaced due to dry rot or decay. The new commode could be approved. The sub-flooring, etc., could not be approved.
