Every individual deserves a home in which they feel comfortable. They shouldn’t worry about being injured or encountering restrictions of use throughout their space. Through design features that maximize independence, Modified Living Spaces customizes solutions that bring functionality to each individual’s home living space. Our process includes gathering insights from the family, caregivers, and professionals. It allows us to eliminate the challenges associated with physical disabilities and sensory differences so that the space is transformed into a safe environment that addresses the needs, safety, and comfort of the client and their caregivers.
We provide the expertise, guidance and support you need through each step of the process: assessment, planning, and implementation. We strive to better the living experience for each client by addressing and solving their unique health, safety, mobility, and sensory needs.
We offer:
- Home assessments to identify issues and develop solutions.
- Design assistance.
- Creative & customized floor plans.
- Preparation of bid packages.
- Solicitation of contractor and vendor bids.
- Cost estimating assistance.
- Budget management.
- Construction supervision.
- Final walk through to ensure identified needs are met.
Waiver Funded Modifications
We help individuals live better through county waiver home modifications.
If you are a case manager, please download our referral form.
If you or a family member are on a waiver and would like our assistance, please contact your case manager and request they submit a referral to Modified Living Spaces.
Modified Living Spaces is dedicated to guiding individuals through the process of home modification using the county waiver program. We offer both home modification assessments and project coordination to help facilitate a seamless experience for all parties during the process.
Home modification is a covered service under the Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) waiver service. EAA is available to people eligible for one of the following waivers:
- Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
- Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
- Elderly Waiver (EW)
- Alternative Care (AC) Program
When an individual’s ability to move throughout their home is limited, modifications can increase safety, improve accessibility, maximize independence, and promote ease of caregiving. Working together we can turn a challenge into an opportunity or a barrier into a possibility. We restore dignity, purpose, and increase energy for more meaningful interests. Examples of modifications include:
- Low rise steps and handrails
- Door widening
- Ramps, stair lifts, or platform lifts
- Bathroom modifications
- Grab bars
- Specialized plumbing and electrical modifications
- Hard surface flooring
- Kitchen modifications
More and more we see families reaching out for assistance presented by the challenges of autism. Frequently, these challenges relate to sensory needs and associated behaviors. Together, we address issues with elopement, aggression, personal safety, and prevention of recurring property damage. Examples of modifications may include:
- Monitoring technology and alert systems
- Fences
- Window protection
- Shatterproof fixtures and mirrors
- Solid core doors
- Wall pads
- Impact resistant walls
- Bathroom modifications
- Toilets with overflow protection.
- Moisture resistant flooring
- Sensory rooms
Additional Services
Modified Living Spaces offers additional accessibility services. From assisting those that are recovering from debilitating accidents to providing modifications for aging loved ones, we provide solutions that address each client’s unique needs.
Our Team
Shannon Eberlein
MN Certified Accessibility Specialist
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Senior Home Modification Assessor
Shannon has worked exclusively in the field of accessibility for more than 30 years and has been involved in over 2,000 home assessments and modification projects. With a BS degree in Housing with an emphasis on Interior Design and Barrier Free Design and a career focused on residential and commercial accessibility, Shannon is familiar with accessibility related building codes and design guidelines. Her knowledge and experience form the basis for developing functional solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Heather Cronan
MN Certified Accessibility Specialist
Home Modification Assessor & Project Coordinator
Heather holds a BA degree and MBA from St. Thomas University. Prior to founding Modified Living Spaces, Heather enjoyed success in the commercial banking industry as well as being project manager in the accessible design industry. Heather’s clients benefit from her decades of experience in managing projects, vendors, and the trades. She understands each client’s unique needs and works to ensure projects are completed on a timely basis to specification.
Jinessa Tietz
MN Certified Accessibility Specialist
Home Modification Assessor & Project Coordinator
Jinessa joined Modified Living Spaces in 2019. Her background is in landscape design and construction where she worked for several years as a project manager. She enjoys working with clients to understand their unique needs and helping to organize and coordinate projects from start to finish. Jinessa holds a BA from the University of St. Thomas.
