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The VISION of the Living In Place Institute is to make all homes accessible, comfortable, and safe through education, information, and awareness. To accomplish this goal we provide:

The Living In Place Institute was established in 2014 as the preeminent educational provider for accessibility, comfort and safety in all homes. Our programs were developed and are continually updated by leaders from the design, construction, medical, and product manufacturing professionals. The unprecedented response and acceptance from these industries has catapulted the Certified Living In Place Professional program into international recognition.

One of the most important steps for every professional is to create the best team for each project. Just as every home is unique, so is every client. Their Now, Soon, and Future needs are best met by including experts from a wide variety of professional backgrounds including design, medical, construction, and real estate. Home Accessibility Team Specialists™ may include electricians, plumbers, carpenters, lighting and color experts, structural engineers, professional childproofers, finance providers, and home automation specialists.

Certified Living In Place Professional ™ (CLIPP ™) - Endorsed by The National Kitchen & Bath Association Home Accessibility & Safety Assessment Checklist ™ (HASAC ™) Home Accessibility Team Specialist ™ (HATS ™)

This Guidebook is dedicated to helping you, the professional, meet your responsibility of improving accessibility, comfort, and safety in all homes. Our goal is to help you understand how important you are in improving your client’s lives through design and products. Included are a few of the many practical ideas from the internationally recognized Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) course - Endorsed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

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Throughout our lives, we each experience unique physical and/or cognitive changes and challenges. But what we all have in common is the desire to live in a space where we can safely invite friends, family, and visitors to create memories and make our house a home.

As trusted industry professionals, we are the primary influencers for home safety It is our responsibility to stay current in our knowledge of design, products, and services, allowing our clients to continue Living In Place throughout their lives.

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– Less than 4% of current single-family homes have three of the most critical accessibility features (zero-step entrances to the home, single fl oor living, and wide hallways and doors.)*

Only 1% of the current housing stock have zero-step entrances into the home, single fl oor living, wide hallways and doors, lever-style handles on faucets and doors, and electrical outlets, switches, and other controls that are reachable from a wheelchair.*

* From the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies.

population) have varying abilities that affect their activities of daily living.

and after a fall at home, only 28% are able to return to their

4 of them will report their fall.

their homes (Live In Place) as they age and 80% have no plans to sell

CURRENT HOMES

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from toddlers through seniors. The focus is the home itself

at strategic locations nationally, and as live interactive-virtual classrooms throughout the year. Visit www.LivingInPlace.Institute to register.

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everyone Live In Place. To learn more, attend the widely accepted andsupported 16-hour Certifi ed Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) program including a comprehensive eight hours about products and designs.

have a return on the end to help prevent snagging clothes, purses or bags, or more importantly, stop a hand from sliding off the handle. TIP: Use contrasting colorsto easily see the handle, and a minimum 30 point Light Refl ectance Value (LRV) between the door and the handle.

hold up to 800 pounds in tile and drywall.

location, size, etc., to ensure safety and

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light, or to charge their cell phone or tablet.

around door frames. LEDs save energy and may change moods!

Inside and under-cabinet, in toe kicks,

TOILET SEAT

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some stair lifts. Ramps sometimes can not be installed due to space limitations, may be unattractive, or a security issue. Lifts have a small footprint and can be installed in a house, garage, or outdoors. They allow a person using a wheelchair or walker to safely move from one level to another.

Every home should have an emergency information document placed in a location that is easy-to-fi nd when help is needed. This can be downloaded at www.LivingInPlace.Institute.

Mortgage, often called a Reverse Mortgage. Working with the best fi nance experts will help you to discuss options with a client and may increase your business revenue.

rooms or areas you want to review to quickly create a report with photos and notes to email to your clients and other project team members.

Certifi ed Living In Place Professionals

Lights, door locks, garage doors, appliances, heating and cooling systems, security systems, and more, can all be controlled using a smart phone, tablet, computer, or even voice-controlled speakers.

specialists, handypersons and others who work directly in the home,

Place Professional (CLIPP) program. CLIPP is intended forprofessionals such as kitchen and bath designers, interior designers,

This national certifi cation is the fastest growing and most widely accepted recognition program for professionals who want to bring accessibility, comfort and safety to all their clients. Those professionals use their certifi cation to help expand their existing business, and some are creating new businesses. Living In Place is the next step beyond universal design and aging-in-place.

CLIPP is a business course, created by nationally recognized industryleaders, with continually updated content. The program is privately owned, is not subject to manufacturer infl uence.

Interprofessional networking is key to success. Class attendees regularly include designers, contractors, architects and developers, home inspectors, occupational and physical therapists, product manufacturers, real estate professionals, care providers, and others aligned with those who live in the homes.

Course content includes:

The course is either a virtual interactive class, delivered in six sessions, or an in-person, two-day session. Those who successfully complete the exam are immediately CLIPP certifi ed. Graduates have extensive access to advanced marketing and promotional materials, as well as Living In Place Institute website promotion of their business.

and safety. (Program release 2019)

In June 2018, the AARP Bulletin fi rst announced our goal, “Falls will be reduced by 50% through safer designs and products.” We invite you to become part of this goal through a simple three-step process:

GOAL 2028!

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Take a stand...Add your name to the list in support of GOAL 2028!Cost is $0....benefi ts are priceless! Sign up today at www.LivingInPlace.Institute/Goal2028

Take a class...Certifi ed Living In Place Professional - Endorsed by NKBAWebinars, Live Presentations, ECUs Register today at www.LivingInPlace.Institute/calendar

Take a minute...Invite all your trade partners, networks and clients. Invite them all to join GOAL 2028! Direct them to www.LivingInPlace.Institute/Goal2028