Project Examples Presentationby Peter AxelsonBeneficial Designs, Inc.Minden, NVArroya Sit SkiHandBikeMono SkiDynamic SeatingSpring AssistCross Country SkiPaxBackAvailable fromBES Rehab LtdAircraft AisleChairDynamic SeatingDynamic SeatingContoured SeatingBeneficial Designs has played a key part in the ongoing effort to develop Wheelchair Seating Standards within the ISO. The Skeletal Imbedded Loading Loading Indenter (SKELI) was developed to provide an anatomically based loading indenter for the standard.Seat Cushion TestingThe HipGrip is a postural seating device designed to help control pelvic position and provide stability while in a wheelchair while allowing range of motion and movement in anterior and posterior pelvic tilt.HipGripAvailable from BodypointFlexRimGripRimAdaptive Canoe SeatingAvailable from Chosen Valley Canoe AccessoriesDenise Axelson of Beneficial Designs and Mike Passo of Wilderness Inquiry practice and discuss the refinement of measurement protocols before testing begins with the full subject study on the canoe seat development project.Kathy Mispagel of Beneficial Designs and Mike Passo practice the measurement of maximum lateral stability on the dry land canoe simulator. The angle is measured with a smart level and the tipping is accurately controlled by a vertical extension to the canoe.Test subjects are coached during the water portion of the evaluation in which the subject finally gets dumped on the count of three to verify safe egress from the canoe. At least one water safety expert is always on hand for this part of the evaluation.The adjustment of the canoe seating system to adapt to many different makes and models of canoes and to as many different body sizes and shapes is the great benefit of the Universal Canoe Seating system under development by Beneficial Designs.Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP)Objective measurement system for trailsProven accuracy and reliabilitySimple, inexpensive toolsAll trail data in one assessment(mapping, interpretation, access, etc.)UTAP Assessment TeamHigh Efficiency Trail Assessment Process USDA SBIR Phase II Grant # 2005-03226Phase II research to create a streamlined, cost-effective instrument for obtaining accurate, objective information about trail environments is progressing well. Preliminary results indicate that the sensor package will be able to attach to a variety of third party vehicles (cart, rola-wheel, ATV, etc.). Prototypes have been constructed and are currently being tested. This device will enable outdoor recreation and trail access routes to be assessed more efficiently.Rotational PenetrometerObjective surface measurement deviceDraft Standard for firmness with stability measurement under developmentAvailable from Beneficial DesignsTrailWareComputerized data management and analysisSummarize trail information for usersSummarize trail information for land managersExport data to Web site and other [email protected]: 775-783-8822TrailWareTrail Access Information SheetNevada Recreation Trails (NV NRT)The NV NRT project has been ongoing since 2003. The NV NRT goal is to make Trail Access Information (TAI) widely available for a variety of trails in Northern NV. During 2006, priority trails were determined for Douglas, Washoe, Carson City, and Sparks Counties. Over 15 trails were assessed. In addition, a social trail at the Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail was obliterated with the help of volunteers and some trail reconstruction was completed.www.trailexplorer.orgSearch ResultsAccessible Trail Gate BarrierUSDA SBIR Phase II Grant # 2005-00325The goal of this project is to design a trail gate barrier that will restrict access to motorized trail vehicles, but allow access to all non-motorized users and personal mobility devices. Current gates that allow mobility devices also allow small motorized vehicles, forcing land managers to choose between providing access to people with disabilities and protecting the trail environment. A phase II grant was awarded for this project and is underwayBeneficial Designs, Inc.Minden, Nevadawww.beneficialdesigns.commail@beneficialdesigns.com775.783.8822 voice775.783.8823