«Smoking prevalence in those with
mobility impairments studied by researchers.»
Not exact matches
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:
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).
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.