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March 28, 2005
Research Project
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) seeks 300 New York City residents who use long canes, guide dogs, motorized or manual wheelchairs (and who are 18 years or older) to participate in a research project. Participants will complete 2 short telephone surveys, and be paid $15 compensation. (There is the opportunity for selected participants to have greater involvement; additional compensation would be provided). All information is confidential.
The goal of this project is to learn more about the relationship between the built environment and access to physical activity. Specifically, they are interested in what barriers (or facilitators) to physical activity people face when they navigate their community using manual and motorized wheelchairs, long canes, and guide dogs. Because, on average, people with disabilities are more likely than the general public to be sedentary and obese (and to have health consequences as a result), one outcome of the project is to develop policy recommendations that will positively impact the health of many disabled people.
If you know of anyone who meets the criteria above and might be interested in participating, or if you would like more information, please contact AFB by phone or email at:
Phone: 800-232-5463 or 212-502-7641
Email: research@afb.net
Posted by Nancy at March 28, 2005 04:34 PM