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The 2017 Summer Continuing Education Schedule is here!!!
Live Webinar: Inclusive Bathrooms:
June 6, 2:00–3:30pm EST
July 18, 2:00-3:30pm EST
Live Webinar: Inclusive Kitchens:
June 13, 2:00-3:30pm EST
July 25, 2:00-3:30pm EST
Live-Virtual 1 and 2 day course:
Inclusive Housing:
Space Planning, Design & Building a Business
June 20 & July 11: Space Planning & Design
June 21 & July 12: Building A Business
CLICK HERE to REGISTER AND FOR INFO:
http://empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
Can’t make the above dates????
Recorded/self-paced courses coming soon!!!!
Feb 9 Webinar: Inclusive Kitchens
Feb 9, 2017 Webinar: Inclusive Kitchens 7:00-8:30pm EST
For more information & to register: http://empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
Course Description
This intermediate level webinar will provide the participant with knowledge of interventions specific to inclusive kitchen modifications. The presentation will be filled with visual imagery to give examples of inclusive kitchen design as it conforms to a varied spectrum of users. Multiple case studies will be utilized to demonstrate the application of interventions. This webinar includes a review of critical kitchen measurements as they relate to the determination of client-centered design recommendations and product solutions.
Course audience includes occupational therapists, physical therapists, builders, remodelers, architects, interior designers, housing professionals, case managers, healthcare professionals, realtors and others interested in inclusive design.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Identify various kitchen modification interventions that meet the needs of a varied spectrum of users.
• Differentiate between accessible versus inclusive kitchen design interventions and product solutions.
• Through case studies, will formulate and apply a rationale for selecting kitchen modification interventions to ensure that current and future needs of the client, caregivers and other household members needs are met.
#kitchens #kitchendesign #kitchentrends #remodel #remodeler #cooking #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapists #universaldesign #inclusivedesign #aginginplace #homemodifications #aging #design #remodeling #environmentalmodifications #homesafety
LIVE Home Modifications Course!
Inclusive Housing: Space Planning, Design & Building a Business
Dates & Locations:
April 13-14, 2016 Austin, TX
May 16-17, 2016 Hamden, CT
May 19-20, 2016 Philadelphia, PA
June 13-14, 2016 Charlotte, NC
June 16-17, 2016 Virginia Beach, VA
June 20-21, 2016 Arlington, VA
The course is scheduled as a two-day course; however, attendees can choose to register for just one day or both days of the course.
Discounts for groups of 2+, email dyoung@empowerability.com
FOR MORE INFO & to REGISTER: http://www.empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
April Inclusive Housing/Home Modifications Course in Austin, Texas! See Future Dates & Locations
Discounts for 2+ attendees–see link to brochure for details and pricing.
LIVE COURSE: April 13-14, 2016 Austin, Texas
Inclusive Housing: Space Planning, Design & Building a Business
The course is scheduled as a two-day course; however, attendees can choose to register for just one day or both days of the course.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
http://www.empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
Future Dates & Locations:
May 16-17, 2016 Hamden, CT
May 19-20, 2016 Philadelphia, PA
June 13-14, 2016 Charlotte, NC
June 16-17, 2016 Virginia Beach, VA
June 20-21, 2016 Arlington, VA
January Home Modifications Course in Las Vegas–Early Registration Ends 12.22.2015! See Future Dates & Locations…
Early Bird Registration ends 12.22.2015!
Discounts for 2+ attendees–see link to brochure for details and pricing.
LIVE COURSE: January 14-15, 2016 Las Vegas, NV
Inclusive Housing: Space Planning, Design & Building a Business
The course is scheduled as a two-day course; however, attendees can choose to register for just one day or both days of the course.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
http://www.empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
Future Dates & Locations:
April 13-14, 2016 Austin, TX
May 16-17, 2016 Hamden, CT
May 19-20, 2016 Philadelphia, PA
June 13-14, 2016 Charlotte, NC
June 16-17, 2016 Virginia Beach, VA
June 20-21, 2016 Arlington, VA
My gift to you: Home Modifications Continuing Education Course Early Bird Registration Extended!
Don’t miss Early Bird Registration! Discounts for 2+ attendees–see link to brochure for details and pricing.
LIVE COURSE:
Inclusive Housing: Space Planning, Design & Building a Business
The course is scheduled as a two-day course; however, attendees can choose to register for just one day or both days of the course.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
January 14-15, 2016 Las Vegas, NV
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR VEGAS EXTENDED 1 WEEK!
Future Dates & Locations:
April 13-14, 2016 Austin, TX
May 16-17, 2016 Hamden, CT
May 19-20, 2016 Philadelphia, PA
June 13-14, 2016 Charlotte, NC
June 16-17, 2016 Virginia Beach, VA
June 20-21, 2016 Arlington, VA
Course Description:
Day 1: Space Planning & Design 9:00am–4:45pm (6 contact hours)
This intermediate level course starts with a review of the housing laws and the different types of design, generated from their inception as it relates to environmental modifications. Attendees will participate in interactive activities to use knowledge of design principles to environmental modification recommendations. The course is filled with visual imagery to provide examples of the design of each of the major home areas (e.g.: Entry, second floor access, Kitchen, Bathroom) as it conforms to a varied spectrum of users. Space relationships and drawing the built environment for the purpose of either reading drawings and/or creating concept drawings to accompany a home/environmental modification assessment will be reviewed. This course will also incorporate content and examples specific to design for aging, design for the senses and gerontechnology to provide attendees a holistic approach to creating an environmental modifications plan. Case studies will be provided for attendees to apply what they have learned throughout the day and create/modify a concept drawing to accompany an environmental modifications plan.
Day 2: Building a Business 9:00am–4:45pm (6 contact hours)
Interested in starting your own home modifications business? As a private practitioner, you must carefully plan your business development and strategies for marketing. Prioritizing your goals and objectives, time management and finances are imperative to the success of running the business. Marketing and networking, as well as, explaining the distinct value of your services as a home modifications consultant, are essential to building relationships and obtaining referrals/clients. This course will incorporate content regarding building a home modifications business including home modification business models, process for home modification service provision, creating clearly defined business contracts, accessing funding, as well as marketing and advertising. The roles of the home/environmental modifications team members will also be discussed, for successful inter-professional collaboration as a means to advocate and market services.
Don’t miss Early Bird Registration for Home Modifications Continuing Education Course!
Inclusive Housing: Space Planning, Design & Building A Business
January 14-15, 2016 Las Vegas, NV
Registration and Course brochure here:
http://empowerability.com/ProfessionalEducation.html
The course is scheduled as a two-day course; however, attendees can choose to register for just one day or both days of the course.
Course Description:
Day 1: Space Planning & Design 9:00am–4:45pm (6 contact hours)
This intermediate level course starts with a review of the housing laws and the different types of design, generated from their inception as it relates to environmental modifications. Attendees will participate in interactive activities to use knowledge of design principles to environmental modification recommendations. The course is filled with visual imagery to provide examples of the design of each of the major home areas (e.g.: Entry, second floor access, Kitchen, Bathroom) as it conforms to a varied spectrum of users. Space relationships and drawing the built environment for the purpose of either reading drawings and/or creating concept drawings to accompany a home/environmental modification assessment will be reviewed. This course will also incorporate content and examples specific to design for aging, design for the senses and gerontechnology to provide attendees a holistic approach to creating an environmental modifications plan. Case studies will be provided for attendees to apply what they have learned throughout the day and create/modify a concept drawing to accompany an environmental modifications plan.
Day 2: Building a Business 9:00am–4:45pm (6 contact hours)
Interested in starting your own home modifications business? As a private practitioner, you must carefully plan your business development and strategies for marketing. Prioritizing your goals and objectives, time management and finances are imperative to the success of running the business. Marketing and networking, as well as, explaining the distinct value of your services as a home modifications consultant, are essential to building relationships and obtaining referrals/clients. This course will incorporate content regarding building a home modifications business including home modification business models, process for home modification service provision, creating clearly defined business contracts, accessing funding, as well as marketing and advertising. The roles of the home/environmental modifications team members will also be discussed, for successful inter-professional collaboration as a means to advocate and market services.
WEBINARS: EmpowerAbility provides Continuing Education on Inclusive Housing & Communties
After many years of presenting at professional conferences and continuously educating and collaborating with professionals on home and community design projects, EmpowerAbility is taking the last 10+ years of content and case studies and providing live webinars and live one and two-day continuing education courses.
Upcoming webinars are:
09.17.2015: Inclusive Bathrooms
09.23.2015: Inclusive Kitchens
Here is the link for more information and to register!