The Lighthouse Inc. announces a half-day seminar:
Adding Vision to Universal Design
A course for:
Architects
Interior Designers
Builders
Contractors
Building Officials
October 3, 1996
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
In New York City
at The Lighthouse
111 East 59th Street
co-sponsored by
AIA New York State
This seminar focuses on how vision loss affects functioning and how to incorporate the needs of people with impaired vision into building design. Issues of universal design, color, contrast, wayfinding and lighting will be discussed.
Designing architectural and interior spaces for people with disabilities is an expanding market. With the aging of the population and the Americans with Disabilities Act, there is a demographic imperative for architects and designers to re-examine how buildings and environments are designed. It is essential to incorporate universal design concepts that enhance accessibility, are aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. However, many accessible design programs give only minor consideration to the needs of people with impaired vision - a large and fast growing segment of the population.
Presentations
- Jan Keane, FAIA
Mitchell/Giurgola Architects
- Roger Whitehouse, FSEGD, RIBA
Whitehouse & Company
- a panel of people with impaired vision who share their concerns
- a demonstration and simulation of common vision impairments
- tour of the Lighthouse building, highlighting design problems and solutions in a variety of facilities: auditorium, library, work stations, kitchen, cafeteria, as well as general use areas.
TUITION: $75 PER PERSON
Advance Registration Required
Visa & Master Card Accepted
Please notify the Lighthouse Inc. if you wish to register and include the following information: payment information (including Visa/Master Card number and expiration date), name, title, company/organization, address, telephone (work & home), and any special accomodations needed. Please send to the address at the bottom.
This program meets AIA/CES Quality Level 2 criteria. Participants will receive 8 LU's (learning units).
Registration with ASID, Course #1644 and carries (dot)4CEUs.
For additional information, call Lighthouse Continuing Education Registrar at 212/821-9470.
The Lighthouse Inc.
111 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022