g. Room Room additions to an existing home are recommended for the purpose of storing sensory aids and/or exercise equipment. If necessary, the addition can be climate Additions controlled and equipped with custom shelving. h. Covered The following adaptations regarding porches are recommended: Porches Awnings over the front and/or rear doors Covering or enclosing an existing porch Constructing a new covered porch i. Hard New hard surface walkways are recommended and should be 48 inches wide. Surface Replacing an existing hard surface walkway, unless the existing walkway Walkways presents a safety hazard, is considered to be maintenance and is unacceptable. The installation of new curbs for an existing walkway is acceptable. j. Fencing The installation of fencing to overcome a hazard or safety concern is recommended (e.g. the installation of a at a steep drop or adjacent to a busy street). k. Additional Additional electrical switches, outlets, and service capacity to accommodate Electrical sensory aids and equipment are recommended if is a deficiency. Service l. Swimming Swimming that are medically necessary are acceptable. However, grant funds must not be used for spas, hot tubs, saunas, etc. The installation of spas or variations of swimming pools are Important: acceptable if hydrotherapy is a prescribed treatment for the Veteran, and medically required. m. Correction Corrections to safety defects are recommended (e.g. the replacement of a of a Safety heater with a gas forced air furnace system or the replacement of a gas range with Defect an electric range). n. Service Dog RAs related to accommodating a service dog assigned to the Veteran include, but are not limited to, invisible fencing, pet doors, etc. 3. Recommended Adaptations for Loss, or Loss of Use, of Both Hands
g. Room Additions Room additions to an existing home are recommended for the purpose of storing sensory aids and/or exercise equipment. If necessary, the addition can be climate controlled and equipped with custom shelving. h. Covered Porches The following adaptations regarding porches are recommended: Awnings over the front and/or rear doors Covering or enclosing an existing porch Constructing a new covered porch i. Hard Surface Walkways New hard surface walkways are recommended and should be 48 inches wide. Replacing an existing hard surface walkway, unless the existing walkway presents a safety hazard, is considered to be maintenance and is unacceptable. The installation of new curbs for an existing walkway is acceptable. j. Fencing The installation of fencing to overcome a hazard or safety concern is recommended (e.g. the installation of a at a steep drop or adjacent to a busy street). k. Additional Electrical Service Additional electrical switches, outlets, and service capacity to accommodate sensory aids and equipment are recommended if is a deficiency. l. Swimming Swimming that are medically necessary are acceptable. However, grant funds must not be used for spas, hot tubs, saunas, etc. Important: The installation of spas or variations of swimming pools are acceptable if hydrotherapy is a prescribed treatment for the Veteran, and medically required. m. Correction of a Safety Defect Corrections to safety defects are recommended (e.g. the replacement of a heater with a gas forced air furnace system or the replacement of a gas range with an electric range). n. Service Dog RAs related to accommodating a service dog assigned to the Veteran include, but are not limited to, invisible fencing, pet doors, etc. 3. Recommended Adaptations for Loss, or Loss of Use, of Both Hands
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