Ergonomics for Children


A One-Day Course on Designing for Children
Designing for children can be complex. Designs must not only fit children who may be at very different stages of development, but challenge their abilities to promote physical, cognitive and emotional growth. At the same time, the designs must be fun to encourage children to use them, even while ensuring their safety.
Meet, talk with, and hear Dr. Valerie Rice as she shares information about designing places, products and processes for children. Gain information on child development and health as they apply to the design of:
  • Products: toys & sports equipment
  • Places: museums & schools
  • Processes: learning & wayfinding

Using products that fit makes a person more comfortable, so they can learn and interact more easily with their environment! 		Designing for Children requires knowledge of child development to include musculoskeletal, visual, hearing, perceptual–motor, cognitive, emotional and social development.

This information can assist:
- Architects
- Elementary School Teachers and Principles
- Ergonomists
- Interior Designers
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Physical Educators

During this one-day course, attendees will learn:

  • How visual and auditory development influence classroom design
  • The latest research on computer workstation design for children
  • How computer use and videogames may influence children's development
  • How playgrounds can build confidence, challenge growth, and promote safety
  • New information on 'hot topics' regarding children's safety
Details: This one-day course covers primary topics from the text Ergonomics for Children: Designing Places and Products for Toddlers to Teens, as well as new information on child development and child safety.
Speaker: Valerie Rice, Ph.D., CPE, OTR/L, FAOTA is a Certified Professional Ergonomist and an Occupational Therapist. She recently co-edited the text Ergonomics for Children: Designing Places and Products for Toddlers to Teens. She previously edited the text Ergonomics in Health Care and Rehabilitation and has authored/co-authored over 100 publications and presentations on topics within ergonomics and health care.
Fee: The course cost is $300 per person. This fee includes a copy of the text co-authored by Dr. Rice, Ergonomics for Children: Designing Places and Products for Toddlers to Teens. Groups of 10 or more, registering simultaneously, receive a 10% discount. The fee for full-time students not currently employed is $250; provide a copy of the current student ID and phone number of school registrar.
Hours for the course: The one-day course meets from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Lunch is on your own. Dress is informal.
Questions: Call 210-313-0600 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Central Time.
Registration: Use the registration form to the right. Early registration is suggested. PayPal access to on-line credit card payment will be installed soon. For now, mail your MasterCard, VISA, AMEX, purchase order, or check made payable to General Ergonomics to:
      General Ergonomics
      PMB 662
      8235 Agora Parkway, STE. 111
      Selma, TX 78154-1335
You can also register by telephone using MasterCard, VISA, AMEX.
Please call 210-313-0600 		Until the PayPal system is in place, use this form to register your intention to attend and thus reserve your spot. Follow up by mailing your registration payment to:
      General Ergonomics
      PMB 662
      8235 Agora Parkway, STE. 111
      Selma, TX 78154-1335
or call:
      210-313-0600
between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Central Time.


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