A5114301081- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Aviation Industry Analysis and Trends
- Traffic and Road Safety
University of Pittsburgh
2024
This study aimed to identify the needs of mobility device users (MDUs) pursue accessible airline travel at every stage journey, from trip planning departure arrival destination airport. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted with MDUs ( n = 13) and their caregivers 7). Descriptive statistics used for demographic information, a qualitative content analysis was analyze transcribed interviews extract themes. Three overarching themes identified: service, accessibility, safety. Sub-themes...
Despite the increasing use of assistive mobility devices, practical education to navigate real-world ground transportation barriers is lacking. The educational board game, called HERL-Town, was developed teach safe and effective navigation for device users (MDUs) in community. study examined initial validity, reliability, overall quality HERL-Town as an tool overcoming environments. featured fifty scenarios focused on strategies, which were assessed content while game evaluated using Model...