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Innovative Technologies for People with Cerebral Palsy: An Exploratory Study of Dynamic Wheelchair Seating and User Perceptions
Principal Researchers: Dr. Becky Breaux
Funding: Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SFGE0077). NIDILRR
is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Some people with cerebral palsy (CP) have repetitive or involuntary body movements that cause them to push against their seating supports with significant force. In some cases, these movements cause injuries to the user or damage the wheelchair. Dynamic seating systems reduce the risks of injury or equipment damage by moving when the person moves and then helping them return to their original sitting position. This study uses an online survey and interviews to investigate who is using dynamic seating, how they use it, and their views about its impact on their lives to inform policy and practice.