PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH

The overall goal of the several different research studies is to increase the participation in life activities for people who have difficulty walking or who cannot walk. We want to know how different types of devices and help from people can enable people with mobility impairments and limitations to get involved in doing activities in their communities. We are trying to find what is important for mobility limited individuals to do, how much choice they have and if they are satisfied doing the activities.

Another aspect of our research is studying the different solutions communities have in enabling people to engage in activities. Because each community has different approaches to making the environment, buildings and programs accessible and receptive to people with mobility impairments and limitations.

What would it involve?

Completing surveys and answering questions during sessions with a research interviewer. During the evaluation, you will be asked to answer questions about yourself, your abilities and limitations, your participation in daily activities, and the assistive technology you currently use.

You can be in the study if you answer YES to the following questions:

Do you have a disability?

Do you use Assistive Technology (wheelchair, scooter, canes, crutches, or walker) for mobility OR
do you have difficulty walking three or more blocks?

Have you been discharged from rehab for at least one year?

Are you currently living in the community?

Are you between the ages of 18-80?

What are the benefits?

You will be reimbursed for each evaluation session you complete.

Your participation in this study will help to develop an important evaluation instrument for assistive technology.

The information obtained during the evaluation may help researchers to understand the ways assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities participate in everyday activities.

If you are interested in learning more about our research or would like to participate in a research project please call us at 314-286-1640 or Email Us.