Summary of Module 2: Aging and Disability - Implications for Home Modifications and Independence

Module 2: Aging and Disability - Implications for Home Modifications and Independence

Course Summary

This course is designed for individual consumers and other interested parties with a stake in maintaining independence for people with disabilities and seniors

There are six sections in this course:

Section 1:How are we Changing? What Opportunities Does the Future Hold?
Section 2:The ADA, Building Codes
Section 3:Home Modification Ideas
Section 4:Determining a Strategy for Implementation
Section 5:Additional Resources
Section 6:Funding/Financial Information

There are review questions at the end of section 1 to 4. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to the "Certificate of Completion" page. If you need technical support while taking the course, please email Meredith Field at meredith-field@uiowa.edu Acknowledgement

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course will include individual consumers, family members, service providers, case managers and real estate professionals.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

Discussthe changing demographics and implications on the built environment
Discussthe ADA standards that might be applicable in the design and construction of a residential setting
Reviewexamples of Universal Design concepts in a residential setting
Reviewsite consideration
Provideproduct, materials, design solutions and resources
Provideinformation regarding funding opportunities
Provideinformation of possible sources of project work and referral opportunities

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified:

Domain 4: Cultural Competency Skills

4A3. Describes the ways diversity may influence policies, programs, services, and the health of a community
4A5. Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1 1/2 to 2 hours

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

The following organizations collaborate on the development of this course: Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Living Well Iowa at the Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Midwest Accessibility Initiative, and Institute for Public Health Practice (IPHP) UI College of Public Health. Funding for this project has been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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