Research

Any project funded by AWU is open sourced

Mission Reach. University of Washington (AWU funded capstone). 2022

Financial Incentives For Wheelchair Accessible Airplanes. University of Washington (AWU funded capstone). 2022

Air Travel With a Wheelchair: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Facilitating Successful Flights. 2022

Understanding Travel for Families with a Physically Disabled Child through the Occupational Therapy Lens Spring 2022

Technical Feasibility of a Wheelchair Securement Concept for Airline Travel. Transportation Research Board Special Report. 2021

Aircraft Cabin Empathy. University of Washington

WheelChair Multifunctional Onboard Accessibility Devices. 2020

An aircraft combination wheelchair seat suitable for aircraft aisles | Journal of Accessibility and Design for All (jacces.org) May 2020

Purdue team wins FAA’s Smart Airport Student Competition. 2020

Report on the Challenges of Air Transportation Experienced by People with Disabilities. Dr. Bradley Duerstock. Purdue University. 2019

A WEB-BASED DESIGN RESOURCE FOR WHEELCHAIR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ACCESSIBILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. Aravind Bharathy and Clive D’Souza. Inclusive Mobility Research Lab, University of Michigan. 2018

Air Travel With a Wheelchair: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Facilitating Successful Flights. Jessica Presperin Pedersen. February 2020

Tourism Travel For Families With Wheelchair Carried Children. Emma Nyman. Umea University. 2016

The Flight Experiences of People with Disabilities: An Exploratory Study. Yaniv Poria, Arie Reichel, Yael Brandt. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. 2009