Barrier Removal Fund
Date: 01/10/23
Nebraska Total Care is partnering with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) to assist our providers with removing barriers to accessibility at their practice by creating the Barrier Removal Fund program. The goal of this program is to increase the percentage of participating providers that meet the minimum federal and state disability access standards by providing grant funds.
We are excited to inform you that the Barrier Removal Fund is in its sixth year and is expanding to Nebraska. The following links encompass the RFP, which will allow you to apply for grant funds for accessibility improvements at your practice.
Nebraska Total Care is committed to providing equal access to quality health care and services that are physically and programmatically accessible for our members with disabilities and their companions. “Physical access,” also referred to as “architectural access,” refers to a person with a disability’s ability to access buildings, structures, and the environment. “Programmatic access” refers to a person with a disability’s ability to access goods, services, activities and equipment. We appreciate all the efforts of every provider serving our members, while addressing areas of inaccessibility.
We look forward to receiving your completed RFP by February 29, 2023 for consideration. Please note there are instructions included in the RFP regarding requirements and submission details.
Apply for Barrier Removal Funds
If you have any questions about the Barrier Removal Fund or RFP, please contact Jenny Sichel at jenny@ncil.org.