Residential Access Modification Program

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services


Description
Provides home modifications for Albertans with mobility challenges.

Service offers:

  • financial support for people with mobility challenges to modify their homes for safety and accessibility

Includes:

  • grants for up to $7,500.00 annually and up to a maximum of $15,000.00 within a 10 year benefit period
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to Albertans with low income who are:
  • wheelchair users, regardless of age, who meet program criteria (homeowners, tenants, and persons living with family)
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in Alberta for 90 continuous days and have a valid Personal Health Number
  • Aboriginal people living off- and on-reserve
  • people with the following progressive neuro-degenerative diseases: multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), non-recovering stroke victim, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spina bifida and / or spinal cord injuries, or individuals who use a walker on an ongoing basis
  • people 65 years and older who are using a wheelchair or a 4-wheel walker on an ongoing basis
  • or a household that has more than one wheelchair user 
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • visit website for application form
  • call for more information
Drop-in service not available.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Contact for details.


Toll Free
1-877-427-5760 (Alberta)
Telephone
780-427-5760 (Edmonton and Area)
Toll Free
1-877-644-9992 (Alberta Supports Contact Centre)
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/residential-access-modification-program
Email
scss.ramp@gov.ab.ca
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 5, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.