Increasing safety, independence and dignity with people with disabilities and their caregivers
Speaker: Dr. Tilak Dutta
Abstract
The objective of this talk will be to describe some of our team's findings on:
How often we should replace your winter footwear
How we can make parks more accessible
How we can prevent damage to mobility devices during air travel
How we can help caregivers avoid back pain
How to best prepare for emergency evacuation for people with disabilities
Biography
Tilak is a Scientist at the Kite Research Institute and leads the Engineering Health team, whose goal is to give individuals with disabilities and their caregivers the tools they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity.
Focus areas of his team's work include preventing falls, caregiver back injuries and pressure injuries as well as improving the accessibility of our surroundings.