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...
Search Results "Anthropometric Data"
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Standards and Anthropometry for Wheeled Mobility
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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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(1) Adjustability: Minimum High Transfer Height
After reviewing the comments and other evidence before it, the MDE Advisory Committee recommended a high transfer height requirement of 25 inches noting that: [t]he anthropometric...
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(2) Adjustability: Minimum Low Transfer Height
Specifically, there is insufficient data on the extent to which and how many individuals would benefit from a transfer height lower than 19 inches....
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c. Transfer Surface Size for Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in the Supine, Prone, or Side-lying Position
The Wheeled Mobility Anthropometry Project provided an analysis of transfer surface dimensions based on data collected from the study....
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1. Width and Depth of Wheelchair Spaces
The MDE NPRM proposed to require diagnostic equipment to have a wheelchair space that is at least 36 inches wide (proposed M303.2.2). The MDE NPRM further proposed two alternative...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 Comparison of Research Methodologies
A reliability study was completed before data collection (Feathers, Paquet and Drury, 2004)....
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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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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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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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4.2 Clear Floor Area
The DETR study did not collect data on occupied width (see previous section)....
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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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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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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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4.4 Knee and Toe Clearances
Knee Clearance Depth * Two outliers from IDEA Center data removed due to translation errors in software....