Improving access for people of all abilities
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
Learn about Adaptive Sports Equipment Standards, ANSI B-77 Aerial Tramway Standards, Programmatic Guidelines, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Areas: Ski Facilities.
Find our PAX Press Order Form, UTAP: Training Materials, Tools, and TrailWare; Videos; T-shirts; and Bogen Products.
Learn about Tools for Life, RESNA SIG-17, and the SoreButts Cushion Competition.
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