DETROIT – $6.6 million will be used in Detroit to help low-income seniors with disabilities.
For the people who navigate the world with disabilities -- getting around inside a home can be really challenging. But that’s changing very soon for Latasha Washington who’s paralyzed.
“It’s liberating because I’m going to be able to enter and exit my back by myself,” said Latasha.
It’s due to the city working to ease the strain with $6.6 million earmarked for housing improvements for low-income seniors and those with disabilities. Councilman Fred Durhal, chair of the Detroit Disability Task Force, calls it a necessity.
“We have over 130,000 residents in the city of Detroit. Each and every day, they need upgrades for their homes to be able to make it more accessible. They wonder where they’re gonna find the funding and our government has stepped in,” said Councilman Durhal.
It’s all thanks to the CHN Housing Partners working with the Detroit Housing Network in hopes of making access improvements for hundreds of seniors.
“There are so many people in this town who feel like they’ve been forgotten. For this to go into 250 homes, and say we’re gonna make it easier to move around in your house, this is special,” said Mayor Mike Duggan.
“It’s really exciting for them to help me get my house together,” Latasha insisted.
For those interested in applying, you can either call 1-866-313-2520 or visit CHN’s official website.