SECTION 612:10-7-221. Housing Modification

(a)   Modification of a residence may include installation of ramps, widening of doors, installation of grab bars and other accessibility modifications when such modifications are necessary to support the consumer in achievement of an employment outcome. Major structural modifications such as room additions or major wall removal will not be provided by DRS without supervisor approval. Housing modifications that will cost more than the DCAM authority order limit require supervisor approval.

(b)   In all situations where housing modification is to be done, the owner of the house must sign a written release form. In those situations where the consumer is a renter, the renter/consumer is responsible for obtaining the written release from the owner. The counselor must make a referral to the Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist who will make the evaluation of the residence and recommend the modifications needed to make the residence accessible and usable for the consumer. After modifications have been completed the counselor will contact the AT Specialist for inspection of the home, to ensure the modifications conform to prescribed standards and meet the consumers accessibility needs. The AT Specialist will provide a report to the counselor and the counselor must get a statement of satisfaction from the consumer.

[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 1975, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2388, eff 9-12-14]