Welcome to
Adaptive Design
Hudson Valley (ADHV)
Where Diversity Creates Accessibility
Thanks to our Associates, Healthcare Professionals, Community Partners, and the NoVo Foundation. This video has been made possible through the generosity of Abilities First Foundation and EC Media Group.
Education
In-person Level One Continuing Education (CEU) Course for OT & OTA Practitioners.
Adaptive Design in Practice:
Cardboard Fabrication for Real-World Solutions
Join Adaptive Design Hudson Valley for a hands-on, introductory course focused on designing and fabricating custom assistive devices using cardboard — a low-cost, highly adaptable material that can be applied across a wide range of clinical and community settings.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
Introduction to Adaptive Design Hudson Valley
30 Minutes
Participants will gain an overview of ADHV, our mission, and our human-centered, collaborative approach to adaptive device creation.
Client & Group Mock Assessment
30 Minutes
Participants will practice mock client assessment and collaborative problem solving, mirroring real-world communication between therapists, families, and fabricators.
Cardboard Carpentry & Tool Safety
30 Minutes
Participants will learn cardboard carpentry fundamentals, material properties, and essential tool safety practices for fabrication.
Problem Solving & Design
30 Minutes
Participants will translate assessment findings into functional design concepts and plan a custom adaptive device.
Lunch Break
30 Minutes
BYO lunch or purchase locally
Device Build
1 Hour
Participants will design and fabricate a custom adaptive device using cardboard-based construction techniques.
Device Share, Q&A, and Course Feedback
30 Minutes
Participants will engage in peer learning through device sharing, discussion, reflection, and feedback.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) for Occupational Therapy
October 10, November 14, December 12
10am–2pm
$160 per participant
Adaptive Design Hudson Valley's Shop
32 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY
Questions:
info@adaptivedesignhv.com
Participants will receive a certificate of completion and 4 CEU credits upon completion of the course. Adaptive Design Hudson Valley is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This introductory activity is offered at 4 CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition. 501c3 Adaptive Design HV INC. is the sole financial beneficiary of this course.