$2.5M grant funds research to help airlines improve safety, dignity for wheelchair users
Indiana University, with a $2.5 million grant, is leading research to make air travel safer and more respectful for passengers with mobility challenges, including wheelchair users. Dr. Shu Cole, professor of Health and Wellness Design at the Indiana University School of Public Health--Bloomington, heads the project, which focuses on developing standardized training for airline staff to better assist passengers with disabilities and handle mobility aids safely. The initiative partners with notable organizations, including the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Open Doors Organization, and international disability expert Simon Darcy, to address travel difficulties and reduce risks of wheelchair damage and passenger injuries. Learn more about the Grant and Research Here! On the latest episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, guests Shu Cole, PhD and Jacqueline Kish, PhD, OTR/L, a post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and an investigator on the grant.
