REDUCING THE RISK: A GUIDE TO WHEELCHAIR AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES

This paper aims to highlight the need for ongoing research and discussion about transport for disabled people who occupy wheelchairs when travelling in motor vehicles, with reference to the Australian situation. The Australian Disability Service Commission aimed to produce best practice guidelines. This process included review of existing standards and guidelines, discussion with suppliers and transport operators, and meeting representatives of disability organizations. It transpired that there were many problems in supplying clients with optimal equipment that fulfilled postural, mobility, transport and life style needs. In many instances requirements for optimum posture were compromised by transport requirements. A case study is presented which shows the need for all service providers to work together to ensure that policies relating to transport for disabled people are complementary.

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  Leaderville, Western Australia  Australia  6007
• Authors:
  • DENDER, A
• Conference:
  • 8th International Conference on Transport and Mobility for Elderly and Disabled People
  • Location: Perth , Australia
  • Date: 1998-9-0 to 1998-9-0
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 513-518
• Monograph Title: SETTING THE PACE. 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, SEPTEMBER 1998. 2 VOLS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Equipment; Manual safety belts; Passive restraint systems; Persons with disabilities; Seat belts; Seats; Vehicles
• Identifier Terms: Transed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Guidance
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• Subject Areas: Highways; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00961368
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0-646-36154-6
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 2003 12:00AM