Workshop: Building or Updating Your Home for Accessibility

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location:

2nd Floor Conference Room,

Family Practice Center

Interagency Office of Disability and Health

3209 Colonial Drive

Columbia, SC 29203

Cost: Free

Directions and a map are provided for Family Medicine (PDF)

Note about parking: Parking is in the chain link fenced area adjacent to the building. Conference room is on the second floor. It is the only room you can enter without a pass card and is on your left when you come off the elevator. (On your right if you come up the stairs).

Presenters:

Wesley Farnum, CAPS, owner of MyHome Builders, LLC

Catherine Leigh Graham, MEMBE, Interagency Office of Disability and Health, USC School of Medicine

Description: Wesley and Catherine will discuss a variety of home design features that can improve accessibility for people with disabilities or those wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The design features covered are common to all homes and are available without sacrificing aesthetics and style. The objective of this seminar is to educate participants on design, features and products that can make a home more accessible and enjoyable. Before and after pictures will illustrate options. Listed below are a few of the topics that will be discussed:

• Exterior features for accessibility and curb appeal
• Kitchen design
• Electrical items for safety and comfort
• Bath and shower design and products
• Flooring that works
• Funding options

After the presentation is completed, the presenters will be available for one-on-one questions.

More about the presenters: Wesley is a local builder and business owner and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Catherine is a rehabilitation engineer who has been a wheelchair user for over 20 years. They, in conjunction with the SC Assistive Technology Program, are offering this free seminar.

To register for this workshop:

• Option 1: Complete the online registration form (preferred)
• Option 2: Fax your registration information to (803)935-5342 or email it toWill.McCain@uscmed.sc.edu. Please include your name, organization, address, email address, and phone number.

To view the map and directions to the conference, follow the link in this post's title.