Supplemental Respite Grant Program: Allowable Expenses

If you have any questions about allowable expenses under the Supplemental Respite Grant Program, we encourage you to reach out to us before making any purchases. Feel free to email us at [email protected] for assistance.

Allowable Expenses

  1. Qualified home modifications
    • Grab bars,
    • Wheelchair or walker ramps,
    • Interior and exterior accessible intervention,
    • Does not include construction, painting, remodeling, or wear-and-tear upgrades
  1. Technology for Safety
    • Assistive technology,
    • Emergency response systems,
    • Home safety interventions,
    • Does not include new televisions, new washers/dryers, etc. 
  1. Technology to decrease isolation and increase social engagement:
    • Tablets or computers to communicate with friends, family, etc.
  1. Housekeeping and laundry services,
  2. Lawn mowing,
  3. Snow removal,
  4. Transportation to respite activities or medical appointments.
  5. Sensory Items