Accessibility by Building Type: Universal Residential Design

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Accessibility by Building Type: Universal Residential Design

1 hr. Online Course
Level: Fundamental
Average Rating: (1792)

Item #: RV-11040AW
SME: Fred D. Cawyer, AIA, NCARB, APA

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Course Description

Universal Design is a term used to describe the idea of creating buildings, products, and spaces accessible to older adults, people with disabilities, and people without disabilities. The focus is on creating an all-inclusive environment usable by everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.

Today's designers are challenged by the many rules and regulations in their commercial practice including the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The application of Universal Design in architecture and construction allows homeowners to continue to live in homes that they love as their physical needs change.

This interactive online course addresses why learning universal design considerations - from the initial design concepts through the life-cycle of the home - is necessary. This course will also assist designers and those in the construction industry in providing an educated and sensitive approach when creating design solutions to meet the everyday "lifestyle" challenges of the disabled.

ATTN: This educational offering is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying 1 hour of credit toward the required continuing education.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

List the benefits of and need for universal design in single-family residential and multi-family housing
Address the various design and construction options for those that choose to "live in place"
Compare and contrast the commercial and residential differences within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Communicate the realities of addressing the physical needs of people with disabilities

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This course can be used for CE or applies to the State Licenses and Professional Organizations listed below.

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Subject Matter Expert: Fred D. Cawyer, AIA, NCARB, APA

Biography

Fred has over 30 years of architectural design and project management experience in both small and large-scale commercial construction projects. Having specialized in providing a "common sense" approach to accessibility consulting since 1995, Fred has been directly involved in the Plan Review and on-site Inspections of over 7,800 construction projects representing billions of dollars in construction costs. Fred and the ARS Team of caring professionals assist architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and professional engineers and their clients in the specialized area of "universal design" to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities.

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NOTE: State license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the ultimate responsibility of the individual to be sure that he or she is meeting continuing education requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period. Information above was pulled on Thursday, November 21, 2024.