Accessibility Research

KEY FINDING: The arm ergometer showed higher scores in performance, stability, and satisfaction compared to strength exercise equipment for people with spinal cord injuries.

KEY FINDING: Public access, short- and long-distance transport, and friends’ and colleagues’ attitudes were significantly associated with secondary health conditions.

KEY FINDING: Climate was the most frequently perceived environmental barrier, with 72% of respondents reporting difficulties and 44% considering it a serious barrier.

KEY FINDING: Excluding end-users leads to problems such as device abandonment, additional expenses, lack of maintenance options, and ethical implications.

KEY FINDING: Inaccessible housing leads to lower autonomy, especially for those with more severe injuries, poorer quality of life, and reduced community participation.

KEY FINDING: The expert panel identified three clusters of priorities: engaging with all levels of government to support accessible housing efforts.

KEY FINDING: Participants experienced a median of five environmental barriers and five participation restrictions.

KEY FINDING: Social support from family, caregivers, and peers significantly aids in preventing secondary health conditions by providing emotional encouragement, physical assistance, and financial support.

KEY FINDING: Participants reported poor access to physical environments, including buildings without ramps or lifts and inadequate restrooms. This limited their mobility and independence in daily activities.

KEY FINDING: The ReTRIP scale has 11 items and measures two main areas: industry-oriented facilitators (like accessible information) and self-oriented facilitators (like problem-solving skills).