Illinois officials approve $2 million in disability grants

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This article was in the paper today.....Wonder how many hoops you

have to jump through to get it; or where the money is going to come

from. I know my son doesn't qualify for it.

The Associated Press

Illinois officials have approved $2 million in grants for a program

that helps low-income seniors and residents with disabilities modify

their homes.

The grants are being allocated through the Illinois Housing

Development Authority's Home Modification Program. Officials say the

funds will be administered by 14 nonprofit organizations and public

agencies around the state.

The program helps individuals adds ramps, chair lifts and other

features to their homes. Residents who qualify can get up to $25,000.

Officials say the program allows people with disabilities to stay in

their communities and out of state institutions.

So far, the program has helped about 200 families since it started in

2006.