8.4 Improving Data Sources and Research As described in Section 3, to inform their deliberations, MDE Advisory Committee members sought as much information as possible, including anthropometric...
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8.4 Improving Data Sources and Research
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Near-Future Research Needs
NEAR-FUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS In the best of all possible worlds, a major nationwide anthropometric survey of individuals with disabilities should be conducted....
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Introduction
Thus, while there is a great deal of existing anthropometric data, any attempt to combine them into a useful database would be futile....
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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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Long-Term Research
Long-Term Research As urgency dictates and funds permit, future anthropometric surveys should be undertaken to: expand the working-adult database created during the pilot study...
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Measuring Techniques
Data Entry We have found through experience that an online data entry and editing system dramatically reduces the amount of observer error present in the final data set....
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Capabilities, Resources, and Facilities
experience in planning and organizing anthropometric surveys. hands-on experience with the measurement of all classes of anthropometric dimensions....
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Appendix 4 – References
An anthropometric study of manual and powered wheelchair users. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 33(3); 191 - 204. Rapoport, A. and Watson, N. (1972)....
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Provisions for Adults [2.1]
ADAAG specifications are based on adult dimensions. Specifications for elements used primarily by children have been developed and incorporated into ADAAG (although they are not...
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3.0 Comparison of Research Methodologies
A reliability study was completed before data collection (Feathers, Paquet and Drury, 2004)....
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Other Sources
The Access Board used anthropometric data and other standards for the width of transfer surfaces on diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position (see M302.2.2), height of breast...
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Digital Human Models
Digital Human Models Studies involving the biophysical aspects of wheelchair propulsion involve the anthropometric description of body links . lengths, breadths, and depths of body segments...
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4.4 Knee and Toe Clearances
Knee Clearance Depth * Two outliers from IDEA Center data removed due to translation errors in software....
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4.2 Clear Floor Area
The DETR study did not collect data on occupied width (see previous section)....
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4.1 Wheeled Mobility Device Dimensions
It is important to note that although data on device sizes is available from manufacturers, it does not include actual dimensions as set up for individuals nor does it provide data on added...
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1.0 Background
The anthropometric data on wheeled mobility users that underlies the technical requirements of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 (1998) Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI) and the...
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Standards and Anthropometry for Wheeled Mobility
We hope that the data and observations in the report can be useful to anyone interested in the state of accessibility standards and research related to space requirements for wheeled mobility...
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Selection of Variables
Selection of Variables Our own review of the ADAAG requirements, plus that of our subcontractor KRW, reveals that the single most needed anthropometric datum, by far, is arm length....
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Executive Summary
The IDEA Center has been collecting data on wheeled mobility users for five years and data collection will continue at least through 2006....
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4.5 Maneuvering Clearances
This advisory data is based on the research reported in the UDI report and BS8300 Annex respectively....
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Appendix 1 – Details of Research Methodologies
Appendix 1 – Details of Research Methodologies
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4.3 Reach Ranges
Low Forward Reach * Three outliers removed from IDEA Center data due to data translation errors in software Figure 18. Upper Side Reach Figure 19....
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b. Exception for Base Support Allowance and Unobstructed Knee and Toe Space
To discuss the maximum base support height, the sub-committee looked at anthropomorphic data regarding footrest heights....
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1017.3 Clear Tread Width
We and National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research sponsored research to collect anthropometric data from a sample of about 500 individuals who use manual wheelchairs, power...