VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY Are you a student with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a primary or secondary diagnosis? A study is underway that surveys students with disabilities to learn more about their disability identity development and perception of adaptation to college. I would like to invite […]
Category: Current Studies
Campus Recreation Disability Inclusion Training (CREDIT)
The DPQOL is working on a program aimed at creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment in campus recreation spaces and programming for university students living with disabilities. This study is sponsored by the Campus Research Board and is being performed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previous research indicates that most […]
Fire Evacuation (in) Wheelchair and Scooter Users (FEW)
The DPQOL is working to develop a fire safety and emergency preparedness education program for individuals living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) who use wheelchairs and/or scooters full time. Previous research indicates that only 60% of individuals living with SCI have a plan for emergency evacuation, and that individuals with mobility disabilities disproportionately die in […]
Individualized Reduction of Falls Intervention Program – Mobile Health Application (iROLL-O+)
The DPQoL is working to develop a comprehensive fall prevention program for wheelchair and scooter users with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using an innovative and interactive mobile application (iROLL-O+). The study is sponsored by Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and is performed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previous […]
Fall Management in Wheelchair Users (FaMe)
We are conducting a study with full wheelchair and scooter users 18 years old and older to examine the effectiveness of a fall detection device designed specifically for wheelchair and scooter users. Falls are a common occurrence among wheelchair and scooter users. Studies show that around 30-50% of wheelchair users have experienced significant injuries resulting […]