Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) - Guilderland, NY

Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
Instructor: Esther S. Greenhouse, CAPS, CGP

The maturing of the Baby Boomer population of the United States is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their homes to fit their new lifestyles and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists, as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive and comfortable home for life.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the home ownership market as it relates to the three segments of the aging-in-place market
• Consider contractual and legal concerns for building professionals providing design solutions to the aging-in-place client
• Perform a needs assessment of and recommend specific design solutions for the aging-in-place client
• Estimate and schedule the aging-in-place project while regarding special considerations

Designations:

CAPS
Continuing Education Credits:

CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CSP, CMP, GMB, GMR, Master, MIRM

AIA: 6.0 LU/HSW/SD

AOTA: 0.6 CEU's

LOCATION: Accessible Home Solutions - 2050 Western Avenue - Suite 101 (Star Plaza) - Guilderland, NY 12084

TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline: October 24, 2012

To register for the CAPS II Program, please complete a registration form listed below and return to Juli Turner's attention at Fax# (518) 465-0635. To register on-line, please go to our Learning Management System at:

www. knowledgetobuildon.com.