He’s got a very active low-vision research lab (slide 27). Gordon’s low-vision research lab is not in the ophthalmology department; it happens to be in the Department of Psychology....
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Dennis W. Siemsen, O.D., Low Vision Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic
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Executive Summary
The U.S. standards are based on research completed in the late 1970’s....
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Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Tactile Mapping for Cultural and Entertainment Venues
., Suite 1204 New York, NY 10018 USA 800-884-2440 Steven Landau, Research Director Email: sl@touchgraphics.com Landau, S. (2010)....
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1.0 Background
Comparisons of international standards and research are useful to validate methods and confirm results....
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Research on Disability
ResearchonDisability.org is a culmination of disability-focused research projects housed at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire....
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Observations and Results
Field Observations A wheelchair user on the beach path described the Vitri-Turf surface as "nice and firm" and the Soil-Sement surface as "kind of soft"( Fig. 12). Maneuvering the...
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Test Procedures
Field Observation Reports The playground site was not under direct supervision or observation by park staff or other responsible personnel. However, on-duty staff noted any public...
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Playground Study Site
An Access Board solicitation for potential study sites yielded numerous responses. Fortuitously, an accessibility coordinator for the Wisconsin State Parks offered a site close to...
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RTC: Rural, Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities: Disability Counts
For nearly 30 years, RTC: Rural has conducted disability research as part of the Rural Institute at the University of Montana....
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Chicago Center for Disability Research
The Chicago Center for Disability Research (CCDR) is a research unit established for the study of social, psychological, and educational issues relevant to the life experience of people...
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REDUCTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
While the purpose of this research was not to evaluate the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, that document is currently used throughout the United States to set operational...
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Conclusions
Conclusions Impact Attenuation 1. All the surfaces pass the existing specifications for impact attenuation of playground surfaces. 2. The polyurethanes exhibited higher G...
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Accessibility
Accessibility Tests of the surfaces with the rotational penetrometer (Figure 3 and 4) began one week after the surfaces were formed and continued monthly (Tables 2 and 3). The...
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4.5 Maneuvering Clearances
Figures 30-32 show key findings from the research. Figure 28 Table 7. U.S....
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Chapter 1: Background
Results from the study will be used to identify where additional research is necessary to help define optimal design characteristics for transfer surfaces that have the least negative impact...
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John Brabyn, Ph.D., Director of Rehabilitation Engineering Research, Center on Low Vision and Blindness (NIDRR), Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Introduction Some Vision Research Relevant to Built Environment Codes & Standards (slide 1) Research is being funded by NIH/NEI. No standardized tests for glare....
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Data Collection Procedures
Upon consent to participate in this study, the playground owner was asked to designate a site coordinator (study liaison) to work with the research team. ...
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3. Review the Research Findings About Accessibility Issues for Play Surfaces
The research design for this study of playground surfaces began in 2005 with input from a national advisory committee....
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Transfer Protocols
In total 73 participants were enrolled the study. One participant was withdrawn because he self-reported being able to independently transfer meeting inclusion criteria but when he...
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Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR)
The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) is one of a number of projects within SEDL's Disability to Research to Practice (DRP) Program....
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The Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC/CL)
The Research and Training Center on Independent Living is made up of a team committed to research that can be used to enhance Independent Living (IL) for people with disabilities....
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The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Our mission is to create a unique environment for research on human vision -- basic scientific research to increase the understanding of normal vision in support of vision disorders, clinical...
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Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Playground Surfaces
This study is the third phase of a research and development project in pursuit of a stable, smooth, and impact-attenuating surface based on wood materials to improve wheelchair and walker...
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Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)
Mission - Promote a cohesive, strategic Federal program of disability and rehabilitation research by brokering partnerships and facilitating coordination among Federal departments, offices...
