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Stepping Thru Accessible Environments As We Age

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Stepping Thru Accessible Environments As We Age

Date: June 26, 2014

Location: AIA National Convention, Chicago

Hours: 4:00-5:30

Host: AIA National

More information here » http://convention.aia.org/event/homepage.aspx

Course Description: Stepping Thru Accessible Environments As We Age

DESCRIPTION

A general overview of what elements in our environment whether at work, play, or home that can be included now for us to easily age in place later. Learn about different design considerations whether color, light, or accessibility parameters that can be addressed within our built environment to not only allow us to age in place but to also allow others to visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging.

SUBJECTS COVERED

An overview of design considerations which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Review design issues for implementation now regarding Aging In Place in the future

Overview the different disabilities and how we can voluntarily accommodate for them

Understand how to integrate access to allow for visitability

Gain X hours towards State requirements for Architectural license renewal

typically 2½ hours for the full seminar or 2 hours for the condensed version
 
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