Texas Funding Sources
We work with a multitude of different funding sources in Texas and we're happy share some of those local organizations and options with you.
These funding sources want families to remain safe and independent in their homes, so they will do what they can to help you make your home accessible by removing barriers.
Disability-Specific Organizations for Texas Residents
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
This site contains a wide array of information on programs for older adults and persons with disabilities and walks you through the steps to apply for a grant.
Phone: 202.619.0724
Website: acl.gov/grants/applying-grants/how-apply
ALS Association of Texas
Phone: 877.714.0088
Website: alstexas.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Email: ResourceCenter@mdausa.org
Phone: 833.275.6321
Website: www.mda.org
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
SILC is a non-profit organization with the mission to ensure that Texans with disabilities have access to quality Independent Living Services by providing a framework for service delivery.
Phone: 512.371.7353
Website: txsilc.org
United Spinal Association
The United Spinal Association represents millions of wheelchair users nationwide by directly providing service and resources to their members and the broader disability community. Their mission is to advocate for people with SCI/D and all wheelchair users to help them achieve the highest quality of life.
Phone: 718.803.3782
Website: unitedspinal.org
Other Texas Funding Sources
Texas Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Area Agencies on Aging is an organization that has more than 600 agencies working to serve the elderly population. They are a great source of information and support and offer help in funding program applications. In addition, as the AAAs receive direct federal funding through the Older American Act, they can assist you financially.
Website: txregionalcouncil.org
Community Living Assistance & Support Services (CLASS)
CLASS provides home- and community-based services to people with related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or a related condition. A related condition is a disability, other than an intellectual disability, that originated before age 22 and that affects a person's ability to function in daily life.
Email: CLASSPolicy@HHSC.state.tx.us
Phone: 877.438.5658
Website: www.hhs.texas.gov
Government Benefits
This site is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
Website: www.benefits.gov
Health Finder
Health finder provides links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations for seniors and others.
Website: healthfinder.gov
National Institute on Aging
This site provides aging-related health information easily assessable for adults 60 and over.
Website: www.nia.nih.gov
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties.
Phone: 800.272.3921
Website: www.nctcog.org
The Benefits Checkup website is a free service offered by the National Council on Aging, provided in order to improve the health and economic security of older adults. The team, responsible for the website, monitors the benefits landscape and keeps the information up to date with policy changes and programs. You enter your zip code and the type of help you’re looking for, and any available local benefits are presented to you. This may help you find the funding you need in order to buy your stairlift.
Texas Meals on Wheels
Phone: 214.631.7554
Website: www.vnatexas.org
Texas Workforce Commission - (VOC Rehab)
Phone: 214.378.2600
Website: apps.twc.state.tx.us
Veteran Programs
Veteran Health Administration
If you are a veteran and have served in the US military, you can apply for a stairlift grant through the VA. The VA Health Care program offers funding for medical devices (including stairlifts) that standard Medicare does not. The Guide provides information about long term care options - home and community based, and residential care.
Phone: 214.742.8387
Website: www.va.gov/north-texas-health
Wounded Warrior
Phone: 210.569.0300
Website: www.woundedwarriorproject.org