Fall Classes
Adaptive Design in Practice CEU:
Cardboard Fabrication for Real-World Solutions
November 14 and December 12, 2026
10am–2pm
$160 per participant, receive 4 CEUs upon completion.
Adaptive Design Hudson Valley's Shop
32 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY
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.
In-person level one continuing education (CEU) course for OT & OTA practitioners.
Questions: info@adaptivedesignhv.com
Course Agenda & Learning Objectives
Introduction to Adaptive Design Hudson Valley (30 min.)
Participants will gain an overview of ADHV, our mission, and our human-centered, collaborative approach to adaptive device creation.
Client & Group Mock Assessment
(30 min.)
Participants will practice mock client assessment and collaborative problem solving, mirroring real-world communication between therapists, families, and fabricators.
Cardboard Carpentry & Tool Safety
(30 min.)
Participants will learn cardboard carpentry fundamentals, material properties, and essential tool safety practices for fabrication.
Problem Solving & Design (30 min.)
Participants will translate assessment findings into functional design concepts and plan a custom adaptive device.
Lunch Break
(30 min.)
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 min.)
Participants will engage in peer learning through device sharing, discussion, reflection, and feedback.
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.