Only 5% of housing is accessible for disabled patients — this hospital is trying to change that – Becker’s Hospital Review | Healthcare News
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Bethany (Okla.) Children’s Health Center opened its first home designed for individuals with disabilities, KGOU reported July 30.
The Mattie Homes Project, named after its founder Mattie Mallory, is designed to assist patients who are ready to leave the hospital, yet struggle to find accessible and affordable housing.
Less than 5% of housing nationwide is accessible for people with moderate mobility difficulties, and less than 1% is accessible for those who use wheelchairs, according to the report.
The pilot house, rented to Dewayne Pollard, a 21-year-old who uses a wheelchair, is a two-bedroom, two-bath home with full wheelchair accessibility.
The hospital hopes to raise more funds and build more homes for patients in the community.