WEBINAR: Is your co-op age friendly?

Published September 25, 2024

In recognition of National Seniors Day on October 1^st, CHF Canada – in collaboration with regional federations – is hosting an online event “Is your co-op age friendly?”

Matthew Shaw from the Rick Hansen Foundation will lead this insightful session. Flexible and adaptable living environments help members maintain a high quality of life as they grow older. In this session, attendees will learn how aging impacts our experience of physical spaces, strategies for co-ops to adapt to Canada’s aging population, and some practical solutions and technologies for building units and common spaces.

Date: Thursday, October 3rd 

Time: 4:00 pm ET 

To register for the event, sign up for the Aging-in-Place Exchange Network. Click here to create a free account and register under “events”. 

About Matthew Shaw: 

Born with a degenerative deafblind condition, presenter and facilitator Matthew Shaw is recognized as an expert in accessibility legislation, policy and practice across sectors and industries, with a passion for accessible places and spaces. As Head, Accessibility Practice for the Rick Hansen Foundation, Matthew helps governments, organizations and leaders apply accessibility insights to remove barriers and create economic and social value. He is an advisor to federal and provincial governments and sits on several boards and committees, including serving as Vice Chair of Accessibility Standards Canada, Chair of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council, and Vice Chair of Canadian Blind Hockey.

Co-hosted by: 

• CHF Canada  

• NACHA

• CHF BC

• COCHF

• PHCHF

• GHCHF

• CHANAL