Walk-in tub
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A number of companies sell a DIY conversion kit which is doable for fiberglass, cast iron, steel, and acrylic tubs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIGmd4sREUw A handy person could probably do the conversion with the right tools.
Conversion kits
https://www.ameriglide.com/self-install-conversion-kit.htm
http://convertabath.com/diy-conversion-kit/#toggle-id-3
The main thing about the walk in tub is the SEAL around the door... and the commercial walk in tubs are engineered not to leak... I don't you want to have someone "do it yourself" on this one. Call around to some of the companies that sell and install these tubs... there may be a more basic model available or one that is last years model, or a floor model that is cheaper
Not without a bunch of construction unfortunately. Every state and area has services available for those that need help around the house for things like this, just finding it is sometimes the hard part. Start with your local social security office. In the interim, have someone get you a good shower chair so you do not fall until you can get a walk in tub installed. Here is the link for Department of Aging and Adult Services for California. Whatever state you live in will have something similar.
https://www.aging.ca.gov/
I have progressive MS and often have days I can't get into the tub to soak. Before we purchased a bidet, I bought a sitz bathtub from Walmart for around $15 that allowed me to soak those areas. I used it for over 2 years and had good results.