Unlock New Opportunities in Aging in Place Solutions
This 4-hour, live, interactive distance-learning class provides an engaging platform for you to expand your skillset in creating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). You’ll participate in real-time discussions, ask questions directly to the instructor, and collaborate with peers.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Growing Need: Explore the evolution of multigenerational housing in the U.S. and identify how ADUs offer a contemporary solution.
- The Tiny Home Connection: Discover how the tiny home movement has paved the way for effective ADU integration.
- ADU Functions & Benefits: Learn the four primary functions of ADUs based on research and understand their immense value for aging in place.
- Identifying ADU Potential: Recognize areas within existing homes and other property structures that can be adapted for ADUs.
- Marketplace vs. Aging In Place ADUs: Differentiate between Type 1 (marketplace) and Type 2 (aging in place) ADUs and their effective application.
- Supporting Loved Ones: Learn how ADUs provide a valuable solution for families who want to keep aging or special needs loved ones close.
- Developing Your ADU Business: Gain insights into how you can offer ADU services to your clients and grow your practice.
Who Should Attend?
While especially beneficial for occupational and physical therapists seeking introductory-level knowledge in Contemporary Issues & Trends for Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, this course is also highly relevant for:
- Consultants
- Interior Designers
- Real Estate Agents and Move Managers
- Case Managers
- Home Builders and Remodelers
- Anyone committed to creating safe, comfortable, and efficient living environments.
No prerequisite is required, but completion of the CAPS designation program is recommended to fully grasp certain concepts and references.
Course Structure and Delivery
This live Zoom, synchronous, interactive distance-learning class utilizes PowerPoint presentations and is designed for active participation. It is not self-paced or pre-recorded, and no recording of the event is produced.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
This elective course provides 0.4 CEUs and 4 Contact Hours. CE credits are available for:
- AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) – Course Approval ID #8651 (Introductory Educational Level for Category One, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery)
- APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
- NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
- NAHB/CAPS (National Association of Home Builders / Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist)
- AIBD (American Institute of Building Design)
- And other programs or organizations that allow self-reporting.
Successful completion requires full attendance, active participation, an active camera, and achieving a 70% passing score on in-class knowledge/skill check questions.
Why Choose This ADU Course?
This original material course, developed by Master CAPS Instructor and AOTA Approved Provider Steve Hoffacker, is free from brand endorsements or financial interests, ensuring unbiased, high-quality content. It offers a unique opportunity for professionals to expand into non-clinical services within the home, addressing the evolving needs of families and leveraging the growing trend of ADUs for aging in place. Class sizes are kept small to ensure an interactive and personalized learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this class all about and why was it created?
A: There is increased interest in the accessory or auxiliary dwelling unit (attached, detached, or internal) as a way of providing for loved ones and also as a way of creating supplemental housing for a community. While both approaches are discussed, this class focuses more on the aging in place aspect of providing housing for loved ones.
Q: I’m interested in building, marketing, selling, or consulting with the public about ADUs, so how will this class help me?
A: Both approaches (housing for the public and that for the private use of family members) are discussed along with some of the general conditions and considerations affecting each. With a better understanding of overall size, design, internal configurations, and other design elements, you should have a better grasp on how to talk with clients and professionals about creating effective solutions on single-family residential properties.
Q: In general, what type of detail is addressed in this class?
A: Various design concepts are addressed along with many ways of configuring or utilizing both existing living space and adding new residential areas. Basic configurations of the spaces and their uses are discussed and illustrated. Also, several construction techniques are featured.
Q: What is the benefit of taking this class?
A: While many classes exist on how to offer marketplace ADU solutions for people, this is the only one that focuses on creating opportunities for family members to age in place with their loved ones in close proximity to everyone. Whether inside the main dwelling, attached to it, or remote from it nearby, the emphasis is establishing ADUs for aging in place where parents, siblings, children, or close family friends can live on property with their relatives at no charge.
