Get the edge in the fastest growing housing market segment

The maturing of the U.S. Baby Boomer population is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.

As a graduate of this course, you'll be able to:

Describe the home ownership market as it relates to the three segments of the Aging in Place market
Consider contractual and legal concerns for building professionals providing design solutions to the Aging in Place client
Perform a needs assessment to identify and prioritize the needs, wants and wishes of the Aging in Place client
Recommend specific design solutions for the Aging in Place client
Estimate and schedule the Aging in Place project while regarding special considerations
Identify considerations for executing the job while the client is in residence

Session facilitator Christine Fortenberry has been building, developing and remodeling for over 40 years. She is a member of the NAHB Education Committee and was the 2015 chair of the CAPS Board of Governors. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Christine is a guest lecturer for the Georgia Tech School of Architecture and other organizations on the subjects of Universal Design and Aging-in-Place in addition to being a multi-certified instructor for NAHB.

Pre-registration is required for this course.
No walk in registrations will be allowed.

Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Discounts are available to companies sending 5 or more attendees to the same class. Contact Valerie Siegel at 678-775-1469 for more information.

This session qualifies under the Rules of the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for six (6) continuing education hours. The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association has approved this seminar for six (6) CPHB continuing education credits.

CREDIT NOTE: Any session approved for Georgia State Licensing Credit or Georgia Real Estate Credit requires the participant to attend the full session to receive credit. The participant is required to sign in and sign out. Failure to sign in or sign out will result in 0 CEUs/credits for the session. Sorry, no exceptions.

NAHB Education Information:
Designations: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP
6 Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

Additional Credit Information:
This course is worth 6 HSW/LU Hours by AIA. The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this event will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by the Provider. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request.

This course is worth 0.6 AOTA CEUs. The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Education distributors who would like to offer CEUs to their students for approved courses must inform NAHB at the same time the course(s) is scheduled.

A 48-hour written notice is required for ALL cancellations -- NO REFUNDS FOR NO-SHOWS

Contact Valerie Siegel, Education Manager, for questions or assistance (vsiegel@atlantahomebuilders.com or 678-775-1469).

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