Sentences with phrase «mobility impairments»

Unfortunately the site is not suitable for people with mobility impairment.

He was visibly disabled with a spinal brace as a child and had a temporary mobility impairment as a judge which required the assistance of others in performing his duties.

Please also be aware that not all areas of our ships are accessible to, or equipped for, passengers with mobility impairment.

Computer games controlled through wheelchair movements have the potential to improve quality of life for young people with severe mobility impairments but more needs to be done to consider the needs and preferences of players in game design, new research shows.

In general, participants in the study agreed that evacuation strategies and methods should address the challenges faced by people with mobility impairments by providing them with:

He directs the Motion Analysis Laboratory, and his research falls under general areas related to biomechanics and motor control of human movement, with focuses on the investigation of mobility impairments associated with ageing, musculoskeletal diseases or injuries, and traumatic brain injury.

Borrelli conducted an analysis of 13,308 adults aged 21 - 85 years old with mobility impairments such as using special ambulatory equipment and having difficulty walking one - quarter mile without equipment.

Borrelli focused on smokers with mobility impairment because in addition to being at risk for the same smoking - related health problems as the general population, this population is at risk for worsening their existing disability and underlying medical condition.

This scenario is among the most common concerns reported in a new study conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) detailing the challenges faced by people with mobility impairments during emergency evacuation from multistory buildings.

With adequate prior notification, Prairie Ridge staff will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals with mobility impairments wishing to use the trails.

It would be beneficial to have a panel explore the use of smartcards that help those without severe mobility impairments use private transportation options at a Metrocard - level or reduced rate.

«It is not clear that evidenced - based treatments that are effective for the general population will be sufficient to help people with mobility impairments quit smoking,» she adds.

«Smoking prevalence in those with mobility impairments studied by researchers.»

The third question, says study co-author Erica Kuligowski, includes a specialized and dedicated egress system known as an occupant evacuation elevator (OEE) that has great potential for getting people with mobility impairments out of a building safely and quickly, without the assistance of others, and without having to leave behind their mobility devices (such as scooters, walkers and wheelchairs).

«We wanted to get recognition for a population with egress needs that often go unheard when evacuation procedures are designed, implemented and practiced,» said Kathryn Butler, lead author on the NIST report, Perspectives of Occupants with Mobility Impairments on Fire Evacuation and Elevators (NIST Technical Note 1923).

A new NIST study — with findings based on the concerns, insights and opinions of people with mobility impairments voiced during interviews — provides guidance for helping them get safely out of multistory buildings during emergencies, including the use of special evacuation elevators.

Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000.

Many injuries result in lifetime mobility impairments.

Accessible berths and toilet facilities are available for guests with a disability or mobility impairment including a second bed for a travelling companion.

Persons with autism, Parkinson's, or any other mobility impairment qualify.

Atlanta, GA About Blog Our Mission at AMS Vans is to offer people with mobility impairment strong, easy - to - operate wheelchair vans and accessible vehicles at genuinely affordable prices, to maintain the highest customer service standards in the industry, and to provide relevant news, information, and inspiration for, by, and about people with disabilities worldwide.

NTI aims to place 400 individuals with mobility impairments as agents for home - based call centers in the next two years.

The Foundation is a leader in studying robotic devices to determine how these devices improve mobility and secondary complications of severe mobility impairments — such as heart and lung function, muscle, circulation and bone density.

«Most importantly, our findings suggest that movement - based games can help empower players with mobility impairments by providing experiences that are relevant to their personal situations, opening up new perspectives.

Accessible Van Service Accessible Van Service is designed for persons who, because of mobility impairment or medical condition, find it extremely difficult or impossible to use the regular shuttle bus.

Lead researcher Belinda Borrelli, Ph.D., of The Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at The Miriam Hospital, and her colleagues sought to report cigarette smoking prevalence and quit attempts among individuals with mobility impairments as they have greater health risks than the general population.

Unfortunately, due to the steep inclines and rocky terrain, the caves are not accessible for a person with mobility impairment or physical challenges.

One suit alleges that New Yorkers with mobility impairments are «blatantly denied» access to many of the subway system's stations while the other alleges that the MTA drags its feet when it comes to repairing elevators and escalators.

«I have a visual impairment and a mobility impairment, and I can't get from here to ARISE, which is a block away, without falling, because I don't see the cracks in the sidewalks,» said Guckert.

Seven of the units are fully accessible and move - in ready for persons who have disabilities - five for people with mobility impairments and two for people with hearing or vision impairments.

Five units accommodate persons with mobility impairments, and two additional units were adapted for persons with hearing and / or vision impairment.

Additionally, smokers with mobility impairments were less likely to attempt quitting than those without mobility impairments, and evidence - based, quit - smoking treatments may not be sufficient for this population.

Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that people with mobility impairments under age 65 have significantly higher rates of smoking than those without mobility impairments.

Results showed that among 21 to 44 year olds with mobility impairments, 39.2 percent were smokers, compared with only 21.5 percent of adults without mobility impairments.

Smokers with mobility impairments were also less likely to attempt quitting than smokers without mobility impairments.

«We speculate that smokers with mobility impairments may need more intensive treatment given their greater risk factors for treatment failure such as high depression rates and stress levels, less physical activity and multiple medical comorbidities, coupled with high unemployment and low income.

Among 45 to 64 year olds with mobility impairments, 31.2 percent were smokers versus 20.7 percent without mobility impairments.

The analysis also found that women ages 21 to 44 years old with mobility impairments had the highest smoking prevalence at 45.9 percent, exceeding same - aged women without mobility impairments.

Men with mobility impairments had greater smoking prevalence than women with mobility impairments.

«During the time between the two plane impacts, many occupants of WTC 2 [the second tower struck]-- including some with mobility impairments — self - evacuated using the elevators and probably saved their lives.»

Overall, the interview responses detailed a wide variety of experiences, both positive and negative, and identified a number of potential issues surrounding the evacuation of building occupants with mobility impairments.

«For too long, building evacuation plans have been put in place with measures that designers believe people with mobility impairments will need,» Kuligowski said.

Butler and her colleagues conducted face - to - face interviews in five major metropolitan areas with 51 persons who have mobility impairments (as a result of congenital conditions, progressive diseases or injuries).

Butler and Kuligowski prepared the new NIST report primarily to serve as guidance for building designers, facility managers, safety officers, emergency personnel and others tasked with developing and implementing procedures for people with mobility impairments to use elevators (both traditional and OEE) when evacuating multistory structures.

At Premia, students with a range of disabilities — deafness, visual impairments, dyslexia, chronic fatigue syndrome, mobility impairments, and mental health difficulties, among others — tell their stories and give advice on pursuing a research degree, from dealing with a supervisor to attending a conference.

«More than half of the 845,000 people with disabilities in N.J. report having mobility impairments.

Research studies span all domains of post-stroke dysfunction, including cognitive deficits and mobility impairment.