Getting In and Getting it Done
Check out these statistics:
- 39 million Americans have a motor disability of some kind.
- About 40% of Americans 65 and older have some difficulty standing, walking, or climbing stairs, and if American seniors were a country they’d be the third largest economy in the world according to the AARP.
- 95% of adults say they have felt severely overstimulated by loud sounds, bright lights, or strong smells at some point in their lives.
- About 30 million Americans have food allergies which cause them to completely avoid certain foods.
- Every year, 5 percent of Americans experience a non-work related disability that lasts 6 months or less.
So doesn’t it make sense to make the physical world more accessible for everyone?
In this course you will:
- Learn some specific ADA requirements.
- Learn actionable steps for making buildings more accessible.
- Learn how to help your customers find their way independently.
- Learn tips for making every-day objects easier to use.
- Learn the environmental factors that are driving your customers away and what you can do about it.
- Learn to serve food that everyone can identify and enjoy.
- Learn the dangerous consequences of food allergies and how to keep your customers safe.