A+ Contractor Training - Building Opportunies with Knowledge

Accessible Contractor Training

Full 1 Day Program (3 Dates) 9am-5pm

Wednesday February 29, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

March of Dimes (Head Office)

10 Overlea Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario

About AccessAbility Advantage:

AccessAbility Advantage is a joint venture between March of Dimes Canada and Quadrangle Architects Limited. We provide specialized accessibility consulting and training services. Both partner organizations are recognized leaders in accessibility with more than 75 years of combined experience. For more detailed information about AccessAbility Advantage visit www.AccessAbilityAdvantage.ca

Course Outline - Cost $275 CDN - each person attending will receive

binder, materials and free listing in our directory of

contractors. Includes lunch, beverages & snacks.

Program Highlights:

Awareness of disability issues	Panel of people with disabilities will speak to challenges they face in their own home, explain any of their own assistive devices and home modifications they have made Overview of the range of disabilities
Context / Legal Framework	Universal design / accessible design Legal framework (CSA, OBC, AODA, Human Rights)
Needs Assessment	Role of an Occupational Therapist (OT) Needs assessment and typical process of defining scope of work Common assistive devices Visit-ability Common challenges Working with the vulnerable sector Meeting the actual needs of the client Setting expectations Impact of delays Funding
Design Examples	Videos of accessible spaces Experiential activities
Design	Design discussion about each component of the home with a focus on aesthetics, common barriers and solutions, adapting materials / products to be accessible, new technology and industry trends. Focus on specific areas of the home Exterior access Entrance and interior access Living room Kitchen Bathroom
Design Creation	Working group exercise Breaking into groups, critique design of example home Group discussion
Sales / Marketing	Marketing accessibility

About Our Instructors:

Susan Ruptash - B.Arch., OAA, FRAIC, AIA

Principal and Accessibility Specialist, Quadrangle Architects Limited

Susan has 22 years of experience in specialized consulting and project management in the areas of barrier-free and universal design. Susan sat on the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Accessible Built Environment Standards Development Committee which developed the detailed standards in response to the AODA. Susan has previously authored Barrier-Free Guidelines in response to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA). She has been a member of the Ontario Building Code Technical Advisory Committee responsible for reviewing changes to the barrier-free sections of the Code.

Susie Levitsky - B.Sc. O.T., Reg. (Ont.), Occupational Therapist

With over 25 years of experience working with clients to improve their ability to function on a daily basis, Susie has worked in the areas of traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, the Insurance Industry and Environmental Accessibility. She possesses a certificate for completion of the Universal Design Program at Sheridan College, and has worked with Home Depot to develop the “Independent Living Pilot Project”.

Jesse Klimitz - Hon.B.A, M.Arch

Accessibility Expert, Quadrangle Architects Limited

Jesse brings passion for and experience in universal design and accessible environments from both his professional experience and education. His areas of expertise include accessibility standards, building compliance, research methods, architectural design and the overall accessibility needs for seniors and those with disabilities. At Quadrangle, Jesse provides consulting services and project management for clients such as Infrastructure Ontario, PanAm/Parapan Athletic venues and Toronto Community Housing Corporation.

Amy Pothier – I.D.D.

Accessibility and Building Code Specialist, Quadrangle Architects Limited

Amy brings an abundance of knowledge and experience working with universal design and accessibility building standards and codes. She has a strong passion for designing enjoyable spaces that all people can easily access. Amy’s experience includes accessibility audits and building code reviews for developed and proposed buildings within the residential sector in Canada, as well as for international clients.

Registration:

Contact us to register

Frances Jewett

fjewett@AccessAbilityAdvantage.ca

(416) 425-3463 x 7286 / 1 (800) 263-3463 x 7286

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