Educational Toolbox - tools to enable teaching othersTools for Teaching Others about
Wheelchair Transportation Safety!
A primary objective of the WTS project is to share information with our stakeholder groups. We have assembled resources that will be useful to you as you teach others. We will continue to add PowerPoint presentations, videos, handouts, brochures, bookmarks and other resources that will help you teach others.
The Menu:
Download: The Wheelchair Crash Test Video
We compiled each of the videos of wheelchair crash testing that are shown on this site (A Look at Wheelchair Crash Testing). We made them into one continuous DVD. Each individual video is labled and shows either misuse or proper use of wheelchair securement straps, occupant restraints and the contribution of a WC19-compliant wheelchair. As you will see below, we now have these videos of the "Sled Test Series on Correct Use and Misuse" in multiple video formats and at several quality levels.
Here is some guidance for viewing the videos below:
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A browser feature called ActiveX must be enabled in order to allow viewing videos.
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If your computer is within a secure network (i.e., at a school, hospital or corporate office) the system administrator may restrict downloading and playing movies. You may need to get technical assistance to by-pass restrictions in order to view, download videos or install video players.
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The videos are silent. This allows you as the presenter to customize a description to the audience viewing the video.
Here is some guidance for downloading and saving the videos below:
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Choose the movie format that works best with your computer software or operating system.
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The dimension of the image is related to the amount of information in the file. The larger the dimensions of the movie image, the more information and the larger the file size.
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Once the video is downloaded and saved to a disc, use the quality of video you select as part of a powerpoint or other type of presentation.
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It is difficult to give universal instructions on how to download and save a video file as the process varies by computer operating system and browser software.
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In Internet Explorer, when you select a link to a video, you as the user have several options. Within in an information window, the browser creates the option to play, download, or save the video file.
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In Firefox (in both Mac & Windows versions), simply "right click" or "option click" ("control click" on the Mac) to see a dialog box that allows you to download and save the file to your computer.
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In Safari (in both Mac & Windows versions), simply "right click" or "option click" ("control click" on the Mac) to see a dialog box that allows you to download and save the file to your computer.
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QuickTime
High quality .mov (34MB)
Medium quality.mov (17.5MB)
Low quality.mov (5.8MB)
Windows Media Player (cross platform format)
High quality .mp4 (36.4MB)
Medium quality .mp4 (17.8MB)
Low quality .mp4 (2.2MB)
Windows Media Player Only
High quality .wmv (4.9MB)
Video Phone
Cell Phone .3gp (1.5MB)
iPhone .m4v (22.2MB)
MediaSite Live Presentations on the Web
This resource adds video presentations on wheelchair transportation safety to this website. MediaSite Live is a technology that lets Windows and Macintosh computer users view archived video stored on a central website designed to serve these videos. Our webserver is located at the U of Pittsburgh.
Note: for the following video formats, user may need to download addition software such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player or Real Player. Follow the on-screen prompts.
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Wheelchair Transportation Safety - Ride Safe 2008: a video presentation of the information contained within the RideSafe Brochure - by Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
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Transportation Safety for Wheelchair Occupants: a video presentation by Linda Van Roomalen, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
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Transporting Preschoolers and Young Children with Special Healthcare Need: a video presentation by Miriam Manary, MSE University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Lori Brinkey, MPT University of Michigan Health System
Recorded at the International Seating Symposium in March 2009 -
Driving with a Disability - Clinical and Technical perspectives: Linda van Roosmalen, Ph.D. and Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRS, University of Pittsburgh
Recorded at the International Seating Symposium in March 2009
Download PowerPoint Presentations and Handouts
Ride Safe Presentation (English Version) Ride Safe Presentation (Spanish Version) - this is a broad purpose presentation on wheelchair transportation safety that takes about 30-40 minutes to deliver. It covers the issues of 4-point wheelchair securement, 3-point occupant safety restraint, the use of a WC19 compliant wheelchair. It also discusses best practices with a non-WC19 compliant wheelchair. The PowerPoint presentation includes complete notes pages to support the individual delivering this presentation. This is a large file (20.2 MB) due to all the images so downloading it may take some time. Look below to learn how to order brochures or bookmarks to support your presentation.
Ride Safe Handouts:
Print the 3 slides per page Ride Safe handout (8 pages English Version)
Print the 3 slides per page Ride Safe handout (8 pages Spanish Version)
Print the 6 slides per page Ride Safe handout (4 pages English Version)
Print the 6 slides per page Ride Safe handout (4 pages Spanish Version)
Do you want and easy address to link people in your audience to some commonly used resources on our website? Try this link: http://www.rercwts.org/info We call it the "Info Page."
Additional Handouts on Wheelchair Transportation Safety
These handouts are in PDF format which makes them ready to use. They are all less than 600K so they will download quickly. There is also a nice collection of reader-friendly magazine articles written by project staff located in the Publications section that could serve as handouts.
Best Practices for Using a Wheelchair as a Seat in a Motor Vehicle
Why Purchase a Wheelchair that Complies with WC19?
Justifying Funding for WC19 Wheelchairs and Seating
Transportation Review Checklist for School Transportation
Training Resources Produced by Others
PASS (Passenger Safety and Service) - a 3-day Driver Certification Program to ensure that drivers have current expertise in passenger assistance techniques and sensitivity skills appropriate for serving persons with disabilities.
Federal Transit Administration - provides funds for training of bus and paratransit driver. See the Course Listing for descriptions, fees, etc.
NHTSA: Transporting Students with Special Needs - a training module.
National Safety Council - Transporting Passengers with Special Needs: A Coaching Program (TM) -- Instructor Kit
Project Action - a coordinated source of information on conferences, training, and technical assistance sponsored by Easter Seals. Locate frequently asked questions, transit databases and free publications on their website.
Q'Straint - offers downloadable training materials and the option for customize-able training from their national training staff. Q'Straint manufactures wheelchair securement & occupant restraint systems.
Sure-Lok - Watch their training video online and then order it along with their training package to train your drivers and transportation staff. Safe and Secure Video Training Course - a video training format for drivers
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education course entitled: Passenger Assistance: Certification For Trainers. This course is for drivers, trainers and managers who are transporting individuals with disabilities.
Educational Resources developed by the RERC on Wheelchair Transportation Safety.
Request WC19 Bookmarks and Ride-Safe Brochures
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The WC19 bookmark is 2"x5" and printed on glossy card stock. It serves to remind audience members about our website with more information on WC19. Use this Request Form to ask for these printed materials so that you can distribute them at your next presentation, workshop, seminar or educational program! If you cannot use the request form, please e-mail ruffing@pitt.edu or telephone at 412.624.6501. |
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The Ride Safe Brochure is 10"x 22" and is available in printed on glossy paper with 5 folds. It has clear illustrations and images to show the basics of wheelchair transportation safety. It is now available in Spanish too. To get a copy of the Ride Safe brochure, use one of the following methods:
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Tell us about your training
Our granting agency, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, asks us to report on the impact of our educational outreach. Will you drop us an e-mail about your educational presentation? Tell Ashli about it at: ashli@pitt.edu. Tell her...
who will be in your audience or who you are planning to distribute them to,
how many will be in your audience, and
where the presentation will take place.
Last updated: July 27, 2009
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