Previous Events

                                                Aging in Place Seminar

Focusing on Universal Design principles and supportive services to encourage planning that will allow our older and disabled populations the ability to live in their home and community safely, independently, and comfortably.

Presented by the Universal Design Coalition
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
$25 Registration Fee (Lunch Included)
At the Friendship Center
1900 Brother Geenen Way
Downtown Sarasota

Click Here for More Info and to Register.

The Herald-Tribune focused on how the new tax overhaul could affect the local housing market when it held its second annual BuilderFest event February 3 at Riverview High School’s Performing Arts Center in Sarasota. Holliday Group was a sponsor at the event and partnered with the Universal Design Coalition (UDC) at their display booth.

Pictured are Larry Hale and Don Fitts of the UDC, Kathy Black of Age-Friendly Sarasota, Craig Holliday and Gregg Glasser of the Holliday Group.

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UDC Participated in Volunteer Fair at Selby Library in Downtown Sarasota
 Tuesday, January 16, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

40 Nonprofits from Sarasota and Manatee Counties Promoting Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, October 28, 2017
9 AM – 4 PM
SARASOTA FAIRGROUNDS

Simple steps can make a home more livable for aging or disabled individuals. Learn how to apply the principles of Universal Design and Visitability to tailor existing and new residential units to better support these populations.

Join us as Sarasota County staff partner with experts from the Universal Design Coalition, a local non-profit, to present two classes packed with information on:
–  The importance of age-friendly housing strategies
–  Simple steps to consider in your home
–  Sarasota County’s Universal Design & Visitability incentive program

Learn How to Make Your Home Age Friendly, Safe, Flexible, and Accessible

When:  Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Time:  1:00 PM to 3:oo PM
Where:  Longboat Island Chapel, 2nd Floor
6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive – Longboat Key, FL  34228

Program Presenters are Members of the Universal Design Coalition

Cynthia Tanner, RN

Larry  Hale, Architect

RSVP to Mary Ann at (941) 383-6493.
Click Here to go to Aging in Paradise Website.

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 Universal Design and Visitability Classes

Architects, Contractors, and Interior Designers Can Receive 1 Hour of HSW Continuing Education Units (FREE)

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:00 – 5:00 PM Selby Public Library 1331 First Street Sarasota, FL 34236

Thursday, April 14, 2016 4:00 – 5:00 PM Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice, FL 34293

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Universal Design/Build and Certified Aging in Place Courses Coming to Sarasota in January 2016
Featured Speaker
Wanda E. Gozdz, CAPS
Allied ASID, Interior Designer, President, Golden Age Living LLC, Named by the NAHB 2014 Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Educator of the Year

Held at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA), 6983 Professional Parkway,
E. Sarasota, FL 34240

CERIFIED AGING IN PLACE CILB APROVED FOR 18 CE January 25-27, 2016                      9-5 PM Printable Flyer     Calendar

 

Universal Design Coalition Forum
at the SEBC

Friday, July 17, 2015
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Orlando County Convention Center 
 
Presentations & Panel Discussions with Experts in the Fields of:
Building and Remodeling, Healthcare, Interior Design and Marketing

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Universal Design Coalition Forum

Presentations & Panel Discussions with Experts
in the Fields of: Architecture,  Building and
Remodeling, Healthcare, Marketing, and Real Estate

Monday, June 15, 2015
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Lite Lunch Included

Free to REALTOR® Association Members and the General Public

At REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, 2320 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232

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