Best Practices in Home Modification for People with Disabilities offers free training units (1.00 hours) to Social Workers, Case Managers, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists in the Houston Area.
FOCUS:
- Fall Prevention Strategies for people with physical disabilities involving balance or coordination
- Considerations and project costs related to modifications and devices installed to reduce fall risks in the home, e.g. lifts, ramps, elevators, roll-in showers, etc.
- Best Practices for successful aging in place
- Services and experiences of 101 Mobility of Houston
OBJECTIVES: After participating in this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale for proactive reduction of risk for falls in the home
- Identify hazardous areas of the home and possible, current solutions to mitigate them
- Identify sources of funding for environmental modifications and/or assistive devices to improve the accessibility of a client’s home.
ACCREDITING BODIES:
- Texas Occupational Therapy Association | TOTA
- Texas Physical Therapy Association | TPTA
- Commission for Case Manager Certification | CCMC
- University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work | UH: GCSW (UH: GCSW charges a $20 fee to issue certificates)
Learn more at https://www.101mobility.com/houston/