August Home Modification SIS Meeting
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explore the various certifications or training beneficial for OT practitioners in Home Modifications. NAHB CAPS & how it is different from other certifications/designations available.
2. Describe the benefits of obtaining the NAHB CAPS designation
3. Recognize the crucial role of OT’s in the home modification market and the importance of learning from an OT for this credentialing
4. Recognize resources available for accessibility consultants
5. Demonstrate observations skills for a home assessment
This interactive session explores the NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation for OTs with home modification experience. Discover advanced benefits of CAPS credentialing and why learning from an OT perspective provides unique market advantages in accessible living spaces. Explore specialized resources for accessibility consultants and participate in a virtual home assessment using the Silver Spaces tool to refine observation skills. Designed for practitioners seeking to deepen their home modification expertise beyond the basics, this presentation offers practical insights for expanding practice in the growing accessible living market while leveraging advanced OT knowledge and skills.
About the Speaker:
Gail Stocks is an accessibility consultant, NAHB Educator of the Year, and home modification specialist. Founder of EZ Way To Stay, adjunct professor, published researcher, and exclusive online CAPS instructor.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6-7 pm via zoom
Where: Zoom. Once you submit this registration, a required secondary Zoom registration link will directly follow on the "thank you page". If you do not immediately see this, please email office@arizota.org.
Cost: Free for ArizOTA members; $10 for non-members
CEUs: Those who attend this presentation live will earn 1 CEU credit. You will complete an attestation form to immediately receive your CEU certificate following the event.
*Registration closes at 10:00 AM the day of the event. Contact office@arizota.org with any questions.