ICORD researchers Dr. Ben Mortenson and Dr. William Miller have partnered with RAD Society to encourage outdoor recreational activity for individuals with mobility impairments. Together they have opened an adaptive device loan program in the City of Langford, BC and are interested in hearing people’s experience using the program. Participation includes a pre-program interview, use of the adaptive device loan program, and a post-program interview. The two interviews will take 90 minutes in total, and an honorarium is available for your time.
Why should you participate?
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to use and provide feedback on a new, innovative program that shares adaptive devices to encourage outdoor recreational activity for all. Participant feedback will help refine the program and support opening additional locations across BC.
You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
- Are age 19 or older.
- Have a mobility impairment.
- Are available to attend in person the adaptive loan program located in Langford, BC.
- Are able to transfer in and out of equipment with or without assistance. Please note: the program cannot assist with transfers.
- Communicate in English.
- Have access to a device which can access the Internet for the pre-program and post-program interview.
You may not be eligible to participate if you:
- Have severe comorbidities (e.g. congestive heart failure).
- Weigh > 250lbs as this exceeds the adaptive equipment weight limit.
This study will take place at: Langford, BC and remotely (online survey/phone/video call).
Time commitment: Two interviews totalling 90 minutes + recreation time.
Compensation for participation: An honorarium is available. This can be through e-transfer or a gift card of the participants choice (Amazon, VISA, Tim Hortons).
For more information or to sign up to participate, please contact study coordinator Aditya Dhariwal by email or at (604) 734-1313 ext: 6292
