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Monday, September 15, 2008
from 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Located at the HBAGK offices
5700 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
The Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the
technical, business management, and customer service skills essential
to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential
remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The
NAHB RemodelorsTM Council, in collaboration
with the AARP, NAHB Research Center, and NAHB Seniors Housing Council,
developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical,
market-specific information about working with older and maturing
adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.
What is aging-in-place?
In plain English,
aging-in-place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and
comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the
pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing
years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the
special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of
being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime.
Why Earn the CAPS Designation?
The CAPS program will
expand your understanding of the aging-in-place market, provide the
necessary technical knowledge and resources, and give you the tools to
gain access to that market.
Benefits of the CAPS Designation
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Recognition for
completing the only national designation program dedicated to improving
the knowledge of remodelers who want to serve the fastest growing
segment of the residential remodeling market
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Marketing and customer service tools to gain access to the burgeoning aging-in-place market
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Technical knowledge to solve the remodeling needs of the aging-in-place population
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Greater understanding of the aging-in-place population
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Official CAPS certificate and lapel pin identifying your accomplishment
Graduates will receive
a certificate and press release approximately six to eight weeks after
submitting the graduate application. The Remodelors Council, a
department of NAHB, markets CAPS professionals through NAHB's Web site
and publications.
Overview of the CAPS Program
In a three-day program
CAPS teaches the strategies and techniques for marketing, designing,
and building aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments.
This program goes beyond universal design; CAPS addresses the
communication and technical needs to a specific market. CAPS adds value
to that knowledge by providing insights into how to market to and work
the demographic group. Candidates who already possess an industry
certification with a business component are exempt from taking the
third day (see below for additional information).
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Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I):
background on the older adult population; communication
techniques;common remodeling expenditures and projects; accessing the
aging-in-placeremodeling market
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Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II): codes and standards; common barriers and solutions; product ideas and resources
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Business Management for Building Professionals: strategies and techniques for building a competitive, sustainable remodeling business; case studies and interactive exercises (holders of certain certifications are exempt from this course*)
*CGR, CGB, CGA, CR, CKD, CBD, ASID, AIA - Other exemptions determined on a case-by-case basis
Upon completion of the
CAPS coursework, participants receive a graduation application.
Participants must complete and submit the graduation application to the
NAHB University of Housing before they can use the “CAPS” designation.
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