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      <title>What VA Grants Cover for Home Modifications — SAH, SHA, and HISA Compared</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:57:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Accessible Transportation Projects That Change Home Access in 2026</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FTA's $686 million All Stations Accessibility Program, announced March 2, 2026, links transit access to where an accessible home works.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assistive Technology Industry News That Affects Your Home Setup</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aging-in-Place Policy Developments to Watch in 2026</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Aging-in-place policy in 2026: the Older Americans Act bill, the 2024 Medicaid HCBS rule, and state budget choices that shape home care and modifications.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[2026 building code accessibility changes: California's Chapter 11B update effective January 1, plus state adoptions of the 2024 IBC and A117.1.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Home Modification Grant Program Updates to Know in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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