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Aging in Place with Universal Designed Cabinetry

Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Session Code: WE27

Track: Cabinet/Millwork

Speaker: Carol Lamkins, Design Vision, LLC

Universal Design is the “wave of the future.”  The option to age in place should be available to every homeowner.  It starts with the knowledge of how to make built-in or fitted spaces not only visually pleasing, but accessible to everyone.  Understanding special needs, ergonomic principles and efficient space planning provide the foundation of this course. Moving from the basics to the unique, Carol shares solutions to meet customer’s evolving needs that will set your business apart in the areas of strategic cabinet layout, accessible interior accessories and design flexibility for future cabinet modification. Attendees will learn correct positioning for built-in appliances, wheelchair and special needs adaption, details of storage systems, weight and support issues and more. Carol sees to it that your designs will demonstrate flexibility for future cabinet modification in height and depth accessibility, clearances under sink and cooking surfaces, appropriate cabinet hardware and drawer glides and more.