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SUMMARY:Upcoming Training Reminder: Fair Housing Act Requirement 7 / Kitchens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a detailed overview of Kitchens under Requirement 7\, plus a live Q&A with an accessibility expert. \nThis 90-minute Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST training explores Requirement 7 of the Fair Housing Act Guidelines\, focusing on the technical design and construction guidance for creating usable kitchens. Participants will learn how to identify key elements such as clear floor spaces\, approaches\, cabinet and counter configurations\, and pantry accessibility. The session will also present strategies to improve usability and compliance in both conventional and U-shaped kitchen layouts. \nDuring the Q&A part of the training\, accessibility expert Eric Contreras will answer your questions about the Fair Housing Act\, Fair Housing Act Design Manual\, Safe Harbors\, and other accessibility issues live. \nEach attendee who attends for 45 minutes or longer will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are also available for passing the final quiz. \nThe 2:00pm – 3:30pm training session includes ASL interpreters. \nWhat is Covered? \nAfter attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify Requirement 7 of the Fair Housing Act Guidelines and the technical design and construction guidance provided for building usable kitchens.\nIdentify the elements of a usable kitchen under Requirement 7 of the Fair Housing Act.\nIdentify usable kitchen clear floor spaces and approaches.\nIdentify the clearance between counters in usable kitchens.\nIdentify the elements and exceptions of U-shaped kitchens.\nIdentify the features of cabinets and spaces below appliances.\nIdentify the elements of pantries in usable kitchens.\nIdentify recommendations to increase accessibility in usable kitchens.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and Designers\nContractors\nCivil Engineers and Landscape Architects\nDevelopers and Builders\nDisability and Housing Advocates\nOther Individuals interested in Fair Housing Accessibility
URL:https://aiamiami.org/event/upcoming-training-reminder-fair-housing-act-requirement-7-kitchens/
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