MAP Newsletter

MAP Project Spotlight: Cycle Lane Infrastructure Project

The MAP Project has a new and exciting project! The Cycle Lane Infrastructure project explores the mobility experiences of wheeled device users and cyclists who use urban pathways.

We spoke with Tyrone Scales, a doctoral student involved with the project, about why this research is meaningful to him. Read more

Himani is a Graduate Research Assistant completing her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia. Currently, Himani is working on transportation facilities and barriers in airlines for people with disabilities. Listening to music makes her smile! Read more

Maxime is a Graduate Research Assistant completing his PhD at Université Laval. Currently, Maxime is working on improving the use of public transport to facilitate the social participation and integration of older individuals and people with disabilities or loss of mobility. Writing poetry verses is his hidden talent and he loves cooking! Read more

Recruitment

The following projects are recruiting:

• SWAN Project
• The “Développement d’une plateforme d’accompagnement au loisir autonome en plein air destinée aux personnes ayant des incapacités” study (French speakers only)

Partner Updates

The Silver Harbour Senior’s Activity Centre is a gathering place for local older adults located in North Vancouver. Read more about the centre’s involvement in MAP!

Adaptavie’s mission has been to prevent, maintain, improve and promote the physical and mental well-being as well as the autonomy of people living with functional limitations. Read more about several projects underway as part of Adaptavie’s partnership with MAP!

• April 15 to 23, 2023: International Seating Symposium
• April 20 to 23, 2023: American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• May 10 to 12, 2023: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Conference
• June 20 to 23, 2023: Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA 54): Conference on environmental and design research

Check out the following funding opportunities:

• Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship
• Connect to Community Grant (C2C)
• Chapman & Innovation (C&I) Grant