Member of the trade? Many trade associations offer workshops and certification programs on Universal Design. Check out these resources:

National Association of Home Builders: 

Aging in Place certification:  
http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=686

National Association of Remodeling Industry:

Universal Design Workshops:   
http://www.nari.org/education/universal_remodeling.asp

Need information on local building codes? The Suffolk Community Council has worked with the following towns to streamline the process gaining permits, etc. especially for ramps in the following towns:

• Huntington

• Riverhead

• Southampton