Programs & Services » Independent Living Skills » Renovation and Modifications Programs (RAMPS)
SCIL began the RAMPS program in 1991 and offers assistance with home modifications for low-income individuals with disabilities to increase access and usability of their homes. Making these modifications creates more independence for consumers and often helps them avoid living in a nursing home or residential facility.
Many times, homes are not build with universal design concepts or aging in place in mind. See the Universial Design brochure.
Modifications may include:
- construction of a ramp
- widening of bathroom doors
- installation of grab bars
- installation of wheelchair lifts
- installation of hand-held shower heads.
Individuals may be homeowners or tenants and need to meet income and other guidelines. SCIL funds the program through donations of cash, in-kind materials or time from volunteers to build ramps.
The RAMPS department owes much of its success to the volunteers who pull together to build ramps allowing for projects to be completed on a minimal budget.
Please contact SCIL for more information. We have a waiting list for many projects and gratefully accept donations. Find out more about supporting RAMPS.
Lift Up Benefit Concert
In August 2010, SCIL held the second annual Lift-Up Benefit Concert at the Jim Stafford Theatre in Branson. Area performers donated their time and talent to raise money to purchase and install wheelchair lifts in the Branson area. Due to the hilly terrain in Stone and Taney Counties, typical wooden ramps cannot be built to gain access into some homes. Lifts typically cost $7-10,000 to purchase and install.
Thank you to consumer Lori Locke and volunteer Clint Dinkins who served on the committee to make the concert a success. The event proceeds will allow SCIL to install two wheelchair lifts at consumer homes and offer them more independence.
