NKBA’s July webinar series will focus on accessibility. By Loren Kessell
NKBA’s free July webinar series, sponsored by Blum, will focus on universal design. Each month, NKBA offers free 60-minute webinars worth 0.1 CEU per event. This is an easy way for designers to collect the CEUs needed to maintain NKBA certification. The current cycle closes Thursday, June 30.
Participants must engage in 80 percent of the live sessions to receive CEU credit; registration closes two hours prior to start times. All webinars begin at 12 noon, Eastern Time. Here is the full list:
“Design for All Equates to Wellness for All – A Fresh Perspective Towards Universal Design”
Designing for all is at the core of universal design. Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC, Owner of Timeless Kitchen Design, LLC, will dive into the topic on Thursday, July 7. Attendees will learn about highlights from NKBA’s newly revised Planning Guidelines and the integrated categories of universal and wellness design. Register here.
“Designing Adaptive Kitchens for Active Aging Clients”
Homeowners are reshaping what aging means to them and making changes to their homes to reflect that. Kimberly Little, Trade Representative for Sub-Zero Wolf East, LLC, will examine adaptive kitchen design and functional smart appliances on Tuesday, July 12. Register here.
“Designing for a Changing Household – The Role of the Bathroom in our Everyday Lives”
Designing for every life stage is an important consideration in bathroom design. Dean Camastro, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Duravit North America, will present how the American bathroom has changed over the last decade on Wednesday, July 13. Attendees will learn how smart technology can be applied across the bath to heighten ease of use, hygiene and overall comfort. Register here.
“Shifting the Conversation: How Functional Hardware Impacts Universal Design”
Explore the best ways to shift the Aging in Place conversation to stories of functionality on Wednesday, July 20. Karen Smith, Brand Communication Coordinator for Blum, will review what happens to our bodies as we age, identify cabinet solutions that impact universal design and explore technology options as they relate to cabinetry. Register here.
“Adapting the Livable Environment to Accommodate Changing Lifestyles”
Learn about the five design categories to consider when creating adaptable spaces on Monday, July 25. Wanda Gozdz, Allied ASID, CAPS, CLIPP, CHAMP, President & Owner of Golden Age Living, LLC, will share insight about the demographics and characteristics of the population in North America and the psychology of “Place.” Register here.
“The Fully Accessible Home: Beyond Kitchens and Bathrooms”
Hear from LaDonna Eriksen, CLIPP, Owner of Interiors By Design, about designing with accessibility in mind on Thursday, July 28. She’ll share firsthand experience and why smart home technology is important in universal design. Register here.
