Universal and Accessible Residential Design
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**AIA credit is not available in USB format.
Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23, 2024
9:00 am -12:30 pm CST (both days)
Presented by Julie Sawchuk, B.Sc., B.Ed., RHFAC
Agenda Day One:
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
- Definitions: understanding the nuance of universal, accessible and inclusive design
- Why access matters – it’s all about energy
- The three pillars of accessibility – safety, independence, and dignity
- “To code” is not enough – regulations are always behind in communication best practices
- Know your client – mobility device to caregiver the possibilities are endless
- Establishing goals – “what do you like to do?”
- Renovation and design decisions – confines of existing space vs blank slate
- Establishing project and team priorities – everyone on board
- Tweaking “regular” house decisions – through the lens of universal design
- Resources for accessible residential design – what’s out there?
- Review and homework challenge
Agenda Day Two:
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
- Room by room
- The bathroom: the most dangerous room in the house
- The kitchen: not just for cooking
- Sleeping space: it’s the little things that make a big difference
- Entertainment and activity: a space for everyone
- Coming and going: entry and (emergency) exit
- The great outdoors: for the sake of mental health
- Case Studies – participants will be invited to participate in group problem solving design
challenges for various situations and then present and receive feedback. - Examples of possible case studies include:
- Renovating an existing apartment-size kitchen
- Renovating an existing washroom in a farmhouse
- Designing a home for a child with a disability
- Designing an “additional unit”
- Building the “forever” home
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU| HSW
International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Accessibility)
Interior Designers:
6.0 CE Hours
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 CE hours for interior designers in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved This program for 6.0 HSW Learning Units. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Julie Sawchuk, B.Sc., B.Ed., RHFAC
Sawchuk Accessible Solutions
As a best-selling author, speaker, educator and accessibility strategist, Ms. Sawchuk is committed to forming positive, strong, and responsive relationships that help you create accessible spaces. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2015, she became aware of the everyday challenges of living in a world not built with accessibility in mind, and so began her journey as an accessibility strategist. Ms. Sawchuk earned the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification and launched Sawchuk Accessible Solutions, where she consults, completes accessibility ratings, and educates folks in the design and construction industry across Canada. In 2022, she was chosen by the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility to chair the review of the design of public spaces for the province of Ontario. Ms. Sawchuk was also a key member of the Canadian Standards Association’s Accessible Dwellings Technical Committee and is the vice chair of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee. Whether it’s retrofitting an existing building or starting from scratch, she speaks to audiences of architects, facilities managers, engineers, and builders to achieve meaningful levels of accessibility for private homes, international airports, and everything in between.
AIA Info
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HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Universal and Accessible Residential Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course explains the importance of residential accessibility, explores accessible design and renovation opportunities, and assists design professionals in seeing residential design through the lens of universal design. The course will analyze designs and renovations room by room, focusing on bathrooms, kitchens, sleeping spaces, entry/exit paths, and common areas. The course will analyze numerous case studies focusing on both new design as well as renovations to existing spaces.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain why accessibility matters and why basic code compliance is not enough, as well as identify the three pillars of accessibility: safety, independence and dignity.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to consider the benefits and drawbacks of renovating in the confines of an existing space versus starting with a blank slate.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify the dangers bathrooms can pose to users with mobility impairments and discuss design solutions.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assess entry and exit paths for accessibility and provide access to outdoor spaces to benefits users’ mental health.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to observe examples and case studies of renovating existing apartment kitchens, washrooms, and homes for children with disabilities.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/02/2027
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.