This is an informative orientation to welcome Metro's newest members.
However, it is also a great refresher for those who have been involved with Metro for years. During this orientation, you will learn how to utilize Growth Zone, the MemberPlus App, and our Directory.
In addition, you will learn about the different Councils, Committees, Events, and many perks of your membership.
Plus, you get to meet a couple of people before our next General Membership Event so you will recognize a face or two.
This orientation will be presented by Metro's Executive Officer, Michele Leppard.
The Membership Committee Chair: Justin Jurkowski, Carroll Engineering and Dominic Carlucci, LoanDepot
Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging in Place
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest-growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
To help homeowners make their home a safe and comfortable living environment for the long term, many responsive and innovative products are emerging and service providers are focusing their businesses on creating new homes and renovations that provide design flexibility, pleasing aesthetics, high function and usability for all people, without regard to age, income or ability level, and regardless of life’s changes and challenges.
This course enables participants to identify common challenges and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place (AIP) as well as individuals who have a condition that requires home modifications or equipment.
By completing this course, participants will be able to: Identify special considerations for estimating, scheduling, and executing livable home and AIP jobs while the client is in residence. Identify legal and contractual considerations for building professionals providing livable home and AIP design solutions for residential clients.
Describe the categories of design and how they relate and apply to the three AIP market segments.
Describe specific design concepts for the livable home and the AIP client. The course presents various methods and techniques for modifying home design, from the perspective of new construction and retrofitting.
