Improving access for people of all abilities

About Beneficial Designs

Find out who we are, what we do, and how we came to be. Here you will also find out about employment and internship opportunities, our sources of funding, and our newsletter archive. Employment and Internship Opportunities

Universal Design Guidelines for Fitness Equipment

Find out about our current research project to develop Universal Design Guidelines for Fitness Equipment. This is your opportunity to make aerobic and strength training equipment suitable for people of all abilities.

Phase One Final Report

Designing an Accessible Vehicle Barrier for Trails

This project will design a trail vehicle barrier that prevents motorized vehicle access, allows all non-motorized users and personal mobility devices (e.g., wheelchair, walker), and is consistent with accessibility legislation.

Recreational and Leisure Technologies

We design assistive technologies to enable users of varying abilities to take part in recreational and leisure activities, with Tools for Play and technologies for recreation in snow, on land, and in water.

Trails, Sidewalks and Shared Use Paths

Here you will find information about The Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP), Sidewalk Assessment Process (SWAP), High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP), TrailWare 2.0 Trail Data Processing Software, Trail Access Information, Trail Products and Services, and Accessibility Guidelines.

Surface Measurement and Accessibility

Find out about our work on the Development of Devices and Test Methods and our research on surface accessibility. Find Accessibility Guidelines and Standards. Learn about the Rotational Penetrometer, a device which measures surface firmness and stability, and about playground surface accessibility testing (ASTM F1951).

Ski Area Access

Learn about Adaptive Sports Equipment Standards, ANSI B-77 Aerial Tramway Standards, Programmatic Guidelines, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Areas: Ski Facilities.

PAX Press and Publications (Order Forms)

Find our PAX Press Order Form, UTAP: Training Materials, Tools, and TrailWare; Videos; T-shirts; and Bogen Products.

Tools for Life: Technology for Developing Countries

Learn about Tools for Life, RESNA SIG-17, and the SoreButts Cushion Competition.

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Beneficial Designs, Inc.
2240 Meridian Blvd, Suite C
Minden, NV 89423-8628
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775.783.8823 fax

About Beneficial Designs

Universal Design Guidelines for Fitness Equipment

Designing an Accessible Vehicle Barrier for Trails

Recreational and Leisure Technologies

Wheelchair Seating and Mobility

Trails, Sidewalks and Shared Use Paths

Surface Measurement and Accessibility

Ski Area Access

PAX Press and Publications (Order Forms)

Tools for Life: Technology for Developing Countries

 

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