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Inglis program offers home modifications to improve accessibility for older Westmoreland County residents
Summary
Representatives from Inglis described a program providing small-scale home modifications (grab bars, railings, tub cutouts) for county residents aged 62 and older with income at or below 80% of county AMI; the program also offers tenant‑landlord mediation and an assessor with OT/PT training.
Representatives from Inglis described a home-modifications program for Westmoreland County residents age 62 and older, open to both renters and homeowners whose household income is at or below 80% of the county’s area median income.
The program covers small-scale accessibility and safety work such as grab bars, railings and tub cutouts and offers ongoing support through Inglis staff during the application process. Inglis staff also serve as mediators between tenants and landlords to help facilitate conversations about needed modifications. The program’s home assessor is trained in occupational and physical therapy, the board record says.
Staff advised interested individuals to begin with a screening form; if eligible, Inglis will assist applicants through the subsequent application steps. Meeting minutes list a contact for the program as Jessica Lowe, 412-885-6795, jessica.lowe@inglis.org.
Board members were given the program summary as part of agenda Item One; no vote or funding decision was recorded. The presentation was positioned as a referral resource for members and partner agencies working with older residents who need accessibility improvements.
