Today’s Topic: Liveable Design, CAPS & the role of an Occupational Therapist

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Call sponsored by Home Controls, Harper Technology Group & the Aging and Technology Alliance (AgeTek)

“The role of Occupational Therapy with Aging in Place and Environmental Modifications”
Participants will leave this webinar with a better understanding of Occupational Therapists and their role with Aging in Place and environmental modifications. We will discuss the NAHB (Nat’l Association of Home Builders) CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) credentials, universal design vs. aging in place, and utilizing technology solutions.

Speaker Bio: Debra Young is the owner of EmpowerAbility, LLC an Occupational Therapy-based consulting agency that specializes in Aging-In-Place, Home Safety, Assistive Technology and Accessibility consultation to promote independence and functional performance in all life environments. Debra has a Master’s in Education degree with specialization in Assistive Technology (AT) from Bowling Green State University, a graduate certificate in AT from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College. She is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).

This call is sponsored by Home Controls. Home Controls is a distributor of Home Automation products and and the GrandCare product line. Home Controls helps GC dealers hit the ground running in this market. This call is co-sponsored by Harper Technology Group and The Aging & Technology Alliance (AgeTek) To sign up as a call sponsor, email: info@grandcare.com