Take a Survey: Accessibility Facilitators and Barriers Affecting Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Community

Purpose of this study: To determine what areas of the community are not meeting the accessibility needs of wheeled mobility device users when performing independent transfers within the community. Additionally, we are interested in determining if there are any environmental features that help or hinder transferring in community settings. Results will be shared with the United States Access Board.

The Survey

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to… Complete an online questionnaire which will take approximately 30 minutes.

If you are interested in participating you can find the survey at: http://tinyurl.com/HerlTransferSurvey There is no compensation for completing the survey.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate if:

• You are 18 years of age or older

• You use a wheelchair (manual or power) or scooter ad your primary means of mobility

• You can perform independent transfers to/from your mobility device

OR

• You are a primary caregiver for someone under 18 years of age who:

  • uses a wheelchair (manual or power) or scooter as their primary means of mobility

  • can perform independent transfers to/from their mobility device

If you have questions regarding this study, you may contact the principal investigator, Alicia Koontz, at 412-822-3686 or at akoontz@pitt.edu or you may contact the study coordinator, Stacy Eckstein at 412-822-3700 or at ste11@pitt.edu. 

If you have any questions about your rights as a research subject or wish to talk to someone other the research team, please call the University of Pittsburgh Human Subjects Protection Advocate toll-free at 866-212-2668.