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  • 1.  Certification for Aging-in-Place professionals

    Posted 10-27-2024 02:34 PM

    Hi all,

    I am curious if anyone has first hand experience going through any certifications for professionals focused on aging-in-place and/or has any feedback or recommendations.  I am aware of three such certifications, NAHB's CAPS, Living in Place Institute's CLIPP, and USC's Home Mods program.  Are any of these more or less geared towards practicing architects?  Are there other programs or resources for architects focused on increasing residential accommodations that we should be considering?

    Thanks in advance for any recommendations and insights!

    Brian



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    Brian Forehand AIA
    nth° architecture + interiors
    Washington DC
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  • 2.  RE: Certification for Aging-in-Place professionals

    Posted 10-28-2024 06:11 PM

    FGI has standards that some states look to when licensing facilities, maybe there is something there worth considering.



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    Leah McMillan AIA
    Mill Creek Architecture, LLC
    Boise ID
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  • 3.  RE: Certification for Aging-in-Place professionals

    Posted 10-30-2024 10:17 AM

    Check out the IDEA Center at the University of Buffalo -  https://idea.ap.buffalo.edu/



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    Daniel Steger AIA
    DGS/a Architecture + Design
    West Roxbury MA
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  • 4.  RE: Certification for Aging-in-Place professionals

    Posted 10-30-2024 12:39 PM

    Hi Brian-

    I took the NAHB CAPS course earlier this year. I wouldn't say I was dissapointed with it, but I didn't learn much. I would say the program is geared towards those whose businesses sell equipment such as ramps, grab bars, etc and towards handymen/ contractors that do small renovations without designers or architects. I.e. individuals without a design/ architectural background.

    Also, a significant portion of the course focuses on marketing and business development for people in the Aging-in-Place industry. 

    On the upside, Steve Hoffacker (the course instructor) is a delight and the NAHB CAPS course will provide you with a ton of CEU's. 

    I hope this helped!



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    Daniel Villa AIA
    Daniel Villa Architect, LLC
    Miami Beach FL
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  • 5.  RE: Certification for Aging-in-Place professionals

    Posted 10-30-2024 05:48 PM

    I, too, have taken Steve Hoffacker's course and he is a force of nature.  I did it in a classroom, and enjoyed learning from occupational therapists and physical therapists especially.  Janet Engel, who is also a Occupational Therapist, also provides the CAPS training for NAHB.  Our interior designer took her course for certification.

    I would also recommend the work of the incredible team at the UD project.  I've learned much from my conversations with them.  Universal Design & Home Accessibility - The UD Project

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    Universal Design & Home Accessibility - The UD Project
    Courses and collaborative services for housing professionals, about inclusive universally accessible homes, based on an occupational therapy perspective.
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    Taylor Davis AIA
    Taylor Plosser Davis, AIA
    Birmingham AL
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