Home Sweet (Accessible) Home MP3

There is no place like home. Home is where the heart is. We have heard these sayings countless times. Do your clients' homes truly support their daily lives and sense of confidence, control and comfort? One of the most effective ways to assist your clients in their decisions to age in their own homes is to provide modification recommendations. This engaging session will enhance your knowledge and skill set as a trusted resource through the application of Universal Design principles. Explore the aging-in-place concepts, universal design and related design features. Learn how to individualize home modifications to meet users' needs through performing the client assessment. Understand the importance of integrating human diversity in all critical thinking and problem solving processes. Gain knowledge about the differences between low-tech and high-tech design solutions. Faculty: Susan M. Duncan, RN, Designer, The ABCs of Accessibility Inc., Bend, OR.