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Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show
 Two updated Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) courses will debut during the 2007 Remodeling Show, Oct. 10-12, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The courses — “Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)” and “Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)” — have been upgraded to include recent statistics and trends about the older adult community, as well as improved graphics and activities to make the courses even more comprehensive.
“As our medical technology and care techniques provide for longer and more comfortable independent lives and lifestyles, the building industry — remodeling in particular — needs to be, and indeed should be, on the leading edge,” said Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS, president of Dakota Builders, a remodeler from Tucson, Ariz.
Miedema worked closely with the NAHB University of Housing as a content provider for the CAPS I designation.
“Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)” replaces “Working With and Marketing to Older Adults.” When completed, students who took the course will be able to describe the different aging-in-place markets, better promote new aging-in-place products and services and better understand and sell to older adults.
“Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)” replaces “Home Modifications.” The course will allow students to assess the needs of aging-in-place clients, better understand the design and accessibility needs of clients, and understand contractual and legal issues surrounding aging in place, among other valuable considerations.
The courses being offered include:
- “Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)”*
Sunday, Oct. 7
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The course teaches participants techniques to use when marketing to the older adult population, how to recognize the housing needs of older adults and how to communicate the best remodeling options to them.
- “Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)”*
Monday, Oct. 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Most older adults would prefer to remain in their own homes. This course teaches remodelers how to help them achieve that goal. This course teaches participants the relevant codes and standards, depicts common barriers and demonstrates how to redesign living areas for safety and comfort.
A third course offered at the Remodeling Show, “Introduction to Project Management,” has also been revised and teaches remodelers how to improve their project management processes. Remodelers must take this course in order to earn their CAPS designation.
- “Introduction to Project Management”*
Monday, Oct. 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Formerly the "On-Site Project Management" and "Off-Site Project Management" courses, the course covers project management duties, tools and management of trade contractors.
Course Fees
NAHB member fees are $185. Fees for non-members are $235, unless otherwise noted.
* All pre- and post-conference courses will be capped at attendance of 50 registrants per course.
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