ADA offers classes in the basics of cardboard carpentry, construction and adaptive design to occupational and physical therapists, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, interns, community volunteers, and individuals interested in learning the craft. Through hands-on training, ADA teaches participants how to turn their ideas into functional pieces of furniture and adaptive equipment. Participants learn to use hand and power tools and work with common building materials. Many people express reservations about their creative potential or mechanical aptitude, but by the end of their first project, most are delighted to discover skills they never realized they had.

SUMMER 2008 CALENDAR:

Introduction to Cardboard Carpentry:

Day One: Learn the basic techniques of cardboard caprentry, including layering, joining, and bending. Use basic tools to construct a footrest or an easel.

Day Two: Work with three-layer corrugated cardboard [TriWall], power tools and build a functional piece of furniture or adaptive equipment. Starter projects include organizers, stools or a basic project of your choice.

$395 for each ten-hour course [includes $20 materialsl fee]

General Introduction Class (2-day course, 9:30-3:30 each day):
June 22, 23
July 18,19
Aug 3,4

For more information or to register call 212.904.1200 or email info@adaptivedesign.org.
The Adaptive Design Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.