Courses
Universal Design – Module 1: Universal Design and Home Modifications
Course Summary There are eight sections in this course: Section 1:How Are We Changing Section 2:The ADA and Building Codes Section 3:Universal Design and Home Modifications Section 4:Determining a Strategy for Implementation Section 5:Additional Resources Section 6:Funding/Financial Information Section 7:Project Opportunities Section 8:Design Scenarios There are review questions at the end of Sections 1 through 4. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to...
Universal Design – Module 2: Aging and Disability – Implications for Home Modifications and Independence
Course Summary There are six sections in this course: Section 1:How are we Changing? Section 2:The ADA, Building Codes Section 3:Home Modification Ideas Section 4:Determining a Strategy for Implementation Section 5:Additional Resources Section 6:Funding/Financial Information There are review questions at the end of section 1 to 4. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to the "Certificate of Completion" page. Intended Audience professional home...
Universal Design – Module 3: Ramping Up For Independence – Design and Construction of Safe and Useable Ramps
Goal This course is designed for individual consumers and other parties interested in providing safe and useable ramps. The goals for this course include: Increase awareness of ramp design and construction Intended Audience The intended audience for this course will include individual consumers, family members, building trades programs and volunteer organizations. Length The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Course Content There are nine sections in this course: Section 1: How Are We Changing?Section 2: The ADA and Building CodesSection 3: Site ConsiderationsSection 4: Types of RampsSection 5: Construction TipsSection 6: Products and ResourcesSection...
Universal Design – Module 4: Bathroom Modifications
Course Summary There are six sections in this course: Section 1:How are we Changing? Section 2:The ADA, Building Codes Section 3:Home Modification Ideas Section 4:Determining a Strategy for Implementation Section 5:Additional Resources Section 6:Funding/Financial Information There are review questions at the end of section 1 to 3. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to the "Certificate of Completion" page. Intended Audience individual consumers,...
Universal Design – Module 5: Workplace Modifications
Course Summary There are six sections in this course: Section 1: Today’s Workforce and Beyond Section 2: ADA Accessibility Information Section 3: Master Planning for Accessibility Section 4: Accommodating Specific Employee Needs Section 5: Tax Provisions for Improving Accessibility Section 6: Products and Resources There are review questions at the end of section 1 to 4. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to...