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Universal Design Workshop & Barrier Free Homes

Universal Design: Home for the Next 50 Years

3'rd Annual Metro Louisville Aging in Place Council Roundtable

October 13, 2009 (Seating is limited, register early)

Special Presentation & Workshop by:
John Salmen, AIA
Universal Designers & Consultants, Takoma Park, MD

Renowned expert and practitioner of Universal Design who has specialized in barrier free and universal design for more than 30 years. See more on John Salmen at http://www.mlaipc.org/news.html.

Recognize how Universal Design can be applied at all scales,from where a project is located in its community to the selection of kitchen cabinet hardware.
Identify the differences between accessibility compliance and universal design.
Discuss examples of universal design features and products that can be integrated into a home design to allow aging in place by enabling flexibility and independence of the residents and their guests.
Explore the relationship between universal design and sustainable design and integration into a residential design.

Registration required:

Register online at http://www.mlaipc.org/udregister.html and mail payment or completed form with payment to: MLAIPC, ATTN: Jackie, 2911 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

When:

Tuesday,
October 13, 2009
8:00 am to Noon

Where:

Egan Leadership Center, Spalding University
4th & Breckinridge Streets
Cost:$25 ($15 for MLAIPC members)
Students free

More:

Coffee and light breakfast served
Optional: $12 for box lunchavailable at noon
Confirmation is not complete until payment is received.
All checks must be received by registration deadline,Tuesday, October 6th.
Approved for AIA Continuing Education credits (qualifies for HSW/SD credit)
Funded in part by the Access Center Partnership Fund

Contact:

For more information and directions, call (502) 548-1239 or visit www.mlaipc.org.

Seating is limited! Register by October 6th http://www.mlaipc.org/udregister.html (Checks only please, cannot accept credit cards)