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Section 1.0 Background
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Introduction
The objective of Task 2 is to assimilate the information gathered in Task l, to identify further anthropometric research needed to update guidelines and standards for accessible design,...
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1.3 Previous Research
., “Pedestrians Who Are Blind at Unfamiliar Signalized Intersections: Research on Safety,” Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 2004 Annual Meeting (Washington, DC: 2004)....
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Study Questions
The research questions include: 1. How well do various playground surfaces meet the accessibility requirements upon installation and over a five-year period? 2....
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Summary of Results
However, recommendations for future study call for a cost comparison of aggregate versus soil stabilizer trail surface materials, therefore depending on the results of future research, the...
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III. Results of the Study
Prospective participants were asked to answer questions pertaining to inclusion criteria set by the researchers and the funding agencies–whether the trail was predominately pedestrian/hiker...
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Executive Summary
Recognizing this need, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research initiated a research study through the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design...
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Prevalence and Incidence of Low Vision and Blindness in the U.S.
Okay, so how much is out there if we’re using these definitions of low vision? What’s the prevalence and incidence of low vision? Well, there have been a lot of numbers thrown...
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Assumptions
Assumptions In 2007 the U.S. Access Board published values for firmness and stability in the NPRM for Outdoor Developed Areas based on use of the Rotational Penetrometer. For the...
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Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities: Needs for the 21st Century
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Experiences at museums and parks
Experiences at museums and parks Several themes emerged from a discussion of participant’s best and worst museum and park visits:
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3. Study Findings
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CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS The results of this pilot study suggest: • Surfaces that can be objectively measured as firm and stable generally require less energy, are perceived as less...
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Accessible Exterior Surfaces
Accessible Exterior Surfaces This is an executive summary of the “Accessible Exterior Surfaces Technical Report” dated 24 April 1999. This report is available through the Access...
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RESULTS OF OBJECTIVE SURFACE MEASUREMENT
RESULTS OF OBJECTIVE SURFACE MEASUREMENT Wheelchair Work Measurements. The work required to propel a wheelchair in a straight path provided an indication of the firmness of the...
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RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS An objective test procedure for measuring the firmness and stability of surfaces with a portable device and performance specifications need to be accepted in order...
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Qualitative Analysis by Surface Type
Qualitative Analysis by Surface Type The observational data collected through the visual inspections of the sites and discussions with the playground owners provided invaluable...
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Part I. A Longitudinal Study of Trail Surfaces Final Report
Part I. A Longitudinal Study of Trail Surfaces Final Report
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Instrumentation for Analysis
Instrumentation for Analysis One instrument, the Rotational Penetrometer (Figure A), was used for data collection. An on-site inspection form (Appendix C) was created to collect...
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Part II. National Trail Surface Survey Final Report
Part II. National Trail Surface Survey Final Report
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Moisture and Durability
Moisture and Durability Due to the in-situ nature of this testing and the size of the test surfaces, we did not have a means for non-destructively evaluating moisture or...
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Section 6.0 Conclusions
The research findings highlight the importance of integrating research with standards development, organizing research collaborations and the need to develop standardized research methods...
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2.0 Methodology
Since the findings of anthropometric research are often voluminous, journal articles and book chapters do not usually include a full documentation....
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2. Methodology
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