PROJECTS
Funding
United Kingdom
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Other
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport mode
Transport policies
Decarbonisation,
Societal/Economic issues
Transport sectors
Passenger transport
Overview
Background & Policy context
The project aimed to respond to the needs of disabled and older people to obtain guidance about choosing an appropriate vehicle, adapating it and using it with a wheelchair.
Objectives
The objectives were to:
- Provide a definitive list of resources for disabled people
- Clarify and explain the range of products available
- Provide information on help with money, sources of advice and information
- Encourage and enable people to find the optimum solution for mobility problems.
Methodology
The project involved interviews and consultations with users, market research, user tests and laboratory tests.
Funding
Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
Department for Transport (UK government)
Type of funding
Public (national/regional/local)
Results
The project produced a series of consumer guides, which are available in print and also from the website link under "Contact".
Partners
Lead Organisation
EU Contribution
€0
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0