Adapting for Wheelchair Users (Ireland)

COURSE IS ON THURSDAY 5 MAY 2022

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Description

This course focuses on adaptation issues for wheelchair users. Delegates explore essential concepts such as turning spaces (circles) & clear opening widths for doorways and are shown ways of measuring up both properties & individual wheelchair users for these. Some key wheelchair standards are addressed (such as space requirements by bed & WC) and ways of assessing individual properties for their accessibility are explored. Casework, videos and practical exercises are included.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued (3 CPD hours)
• Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.

Ramping for Wheelchair Users: Level 1 (Ireland)

COURSE IS ON TUES 12 JULY 2022

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DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the essential issue of ramping and aims to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge needed in order to provide appropriate recommendations for people who experience difficulty in overcoming changes of level within their environment.

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES SHOULD:

• Be able to assess client considerations and discuss how these can affect ramp choice/design
• Be aware of the key design principles and assessment criteria relating to ramps
• Have an overview of the different types of ramps available (portable, temporary and permanent) and feel confident specifying for individual users
• Have explored the purpose and use of portable ramp risk assessment forms
• Be familiar with the concept and use of ramp gradients and how to assess for these
• Be able to discuss regulations relating to provision of handrails
• Have viewed one or more demonstration videos on how to assess individual users and/or properties for ramps
• Have taken part in desktop exercises relating to straight-approach ramps

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued (3 CPD hours)
• Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.

Ramps for Wheelchair Users: Level 2 (Ireland)

DATE: WED 14 SEP 2022

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

DESCRIPTION

In Level 2 we explore more complex ramping scenarios and also look at how to assess for ramps with side-on approaches and changes of direction. We explore the pros and cons of level/sloped access vs ramped access and how to assess for each. Additional topics include: designing for users with visual impairments and the purpose and use of ramp Design Briefs (specifications).

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES SHOULD:

• Understand how to assess for ramps with side-on approaches and changes-of-direction e.g. ramps that “go around the garden” 
• Have reviewed one or more complex ramping schemes within a group setting
• Be able to discuss design considerations for handrails  
• Understand the purpose of ramp Design Briefs (specifications) and how to use these as assessment prompt sheets or specifications, or both
• Be able to discuss general requirements for communal ramps e.g. at entrances to blocks of flats
• Be familiar with key design features for users with visual impairments e.g. colour and tonal contrast for ramp surfaces, up stands and lighting
• Understand the pros and cons of level-sloped access vs ramped access and be able to assess for each

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued (3 CPD hours)
• Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.

Bathroom Adaptation & Design: Level 1 (Ireland)

DATE: THURSDAY 9 JUNE 2022

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

DESCRIPTION

This course covers key issues relating to the adaptation and design of accessible bathrooms and aims to provide delegates with essential knowledge and skills needed to work confidently and effectively in this area. It is a stand-alone course and can be attended on its own or in tandem with Bathroom Adaptation & Design: Part 2

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES SHOULD:

• Be able to discuss a range of client considerations relating to bathrooms and understand how these can influence the adaptation or design of a scheme
• Be able to problem-solve key access, egress and circulation issues relating to bathrooms
• Be familiar with optimum layouts and space standards for bathrooms, such as: dry zones & wet zones; transfer spaces around wc pans, baths & showers; space required for carers; peninsular v corner layouts for WCs
• Have increased awareness of recommended heights and positioning for bathroom fixtures, fittings and appliances – including the use of lighting in relation to wayfinding & navigation
• Understand how to measure up individual wheelchair users for turning spaces (turning circles) within bathrooms
• Have experience of problem solving bathroom adaptation issues within a group setting, through discussion and case studies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued (3 CPD hours)
• Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.

Bathroom Adaptation & Design: Level 2 (Ireland)

DATE: THURSDAY 7 JULY 2022

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

DESCRIPTION

This course builds on Level 1 and covers more advanced issues such as assessing for extensions; promoting safety in the bathroom; designing for users with visual impairments; adapting small bathrooms; some technical considerations; use of design briefs, and more.

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES SHOULD:

• Feel more confident specifying room sizes for toilets, bathrooms and extensions – for a range of ambulant disabled and wheelchair users
• Have explored the recommended dimensions for bathrooms, sourced from a variety of design guidance, including the Northern Ireland Toolkit and AOTI Housing Design Guidelines
• Be able to discuss ways of incorporating flexibility into bathroom design
• Have explored solutions in relation to the adaptation of small spaces 
• Be familiar with the key design issues for users with visual impairments
• Understand the purpose and use of Design Briefs (specifications) and how to use the Viva Access Design Brief for Bathrooms
• Have problem solved one or more case scenarios/adaptation schemes within a group setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued (3 CPD hours)
• Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.