Senior and Handicapped Resources and Links to Other Web Sites
www.irs.gov

Internal Revenue Service - Provides information on taxes for seniors and the disabled.  Information on Schedule R or Schedule 3; Credit for the Elderly or Disabled; Publication 907; Tax highlights for the Disabled.

www.ncil.org

National Council on Independent Living - Provides information on varying services for seniors and the disabled to include federal, state, and local funds for information, referral, advocacy, and services. Phone #: 800-525-3400.

www.ncsha.org

National Council of State Housing Agencies. Phone #: 202-624-7710.

www.hud.gov

Department of Housing and Urban Development Phone #: 888-466-3487.

www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/index.html

US Department of Agriculture - Provides grants for seniors over 62 years old and 1% loans for those under 62 with accessibility needs. Phone #: 202-720-4323.

www.wheelchairramp.org

Link to Bob Zimmerman A.K.A. "The Ramp Guy" - Provides information on ramp design and construction. Phone #: 651-646-8342.

www.fanniemae.com

Fannie Mae Corporation - Provides financing tailored to the disabled. Phone #: 800-732-6643.

www.nationalmssociety.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Provides information on the disease. Phone #:202-986-3240, 800-344-4867 (information).

www.abledata.com

AbleData - Provides information on accessible living. Phone #: 800-227-0216.

www.easter-seals.org

Easter Seals - Provides information on accessible housing.

www.forrent.com/naac/

National Accessible Apartment Clearing House - Provides information on accessible apartments.  Phone   #: 800-421-1221.

www.adaptiveenvironments.org

Adaptive Environments promotes design that works for everyone across the spectrum of ability and age and enhances human experience.  Phone #: 617-695-1225.