Ramp-Program

The Chronic Illness Coalition (C.I.C.) is committed to improving the quality of life of persons affected by chronic illness, conditions or disabilities. Applications are accepted annually for candidates who are in need of a permanent ramp to be installed on their homes front or side door to the street or driveway.

The grant of $2500 or less (contingent upon available funds) is made directly to our contractor and will cover the cost of materials and labor. One person per year is selected. Request for funding must be submitted and sponsored by a paid C.I.C. Member only on behalf of a candidate who meets the following criteria:

Candidates must:

-submit a written request by a person 18 years old or older

-request must be sponsored by an active member

-request must demonstrate a poverty level of 150% or less or extenuating financial circumstances

-have an urgent need related to chronic illness, condition or injury, that has gone unmet despite repeated attempts

-be a resident of Michigan

-own the property or child of home owner

Requests must include:

-wide shot picture of the home

-picture of the area the ramp is to be built (front door / side door)

-measurement of distance from entryway to street or driveway

-number of stairs and thresholds to be covered by ramp

To apply, a C.I.C. Member or member organization must submit a “Request for Assistance” form on behalf of the client. Requests are accepted at any time by the C.I.C. Board President. Requests are evaluated by the C.I.C. Board of Directors monthly meeting and granted based on the appropriateness of the request and money availability in the fund.

Chronic Illness Coalition Ramp Program

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

Date:

Member Name:

Member Organization:

Member Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Requesting assistance for: Ramp Assistance Fund

Candidate Name:

Candidate Address:

Candidate Phone: Age:

Please answer the following questions on a separate page:

1. Describe the urgent need of the candidate and demonstrate

the repeated attempts to meet this need. Highlight any barriers

experienced by the candidate.

2. Provide the yearly income and any extenuating financial

circumstances.

3. Detail exactly how the grant will be used to meet the candidate’s

needs and how his or her life will be improved.

4. Please include a wide shot picture of the home, picture of the area

the ramp is to be built (front door / side door), measurement of

distance from entryway to street or driveway, number of stairs and

thresholds to be covered by ramp.

5. Any additional information about the candidate.

Chronic Illness Coalition

ATTN: Ramp Assistance Fund Review

Fax to: 248-784-3918

Call with questions, 800-905-8862

April 2007 -- Ramp installation in Monroe, Michigan granted by the Chronic Illness Coalition with help from Monroe County.

Ramp built by Disability Made Easy, LLC.

Eddie rides the ramp for the first time and experiences freedom for the first time in TWO YEARS

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