ApproachestoEnvironmentalMeasurement-Centersfor.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Participation approach provides information on barriers to specific activities without necessarily describing the actual environmental barriers. The level of Disability a person experiences when acting in their environment? The nature of the environment that the person experiences within the boundaries of their location in the population? The factors that stop or limit a person from their choices to participate? Cross cultural measurement is difficult Initial question development of short set focused on person – while person’s behavior may be different cross-culturally, people are all the same. However, building styles, transportation, are all different cross culturally but they serve the same purposes, transporting, housing, providing access to merchandise, protection, etc. Comparisons can be made across common facilities/locations (housing);common services (transportation) and common activities (work). Measurement of Environment focus on a descriptive approach to physical structural and commonly used services provided across nations Identifying service and structural areas which have high rates of barriers in a particular country can focus the individual nations on improvements which will facilitate equalization of opportunity Questions? Comments Identifying environmental areas that have the greatest impact. Identifying environmental areas with the most commonality across cultures/nations Identifying types of questions/answer categories which limit focus of question to the environment Activities Environment can influence: Preparing meals Toileting/ bathing Interacting with family Sleeping Activities Environment can influence: Visiting Neighbors Safety Moving around outdoors Availability of shopping areas Activities Environment can influence: Employment opportunities Availability of shopping areas Availability of museums and other leisure activities Availability