promotes the design, testing, installation and use of WTORS that “provide effective frontal-crash protection for forward-facing occupants in wheelchairs comparable to that provided by OEM occupant-protection systems that must comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.” Te website further states that “the
primary purpose (of WC-18) is to reduce the likelihood of serious and fatal injuries to occupants seated in wheelchairs who are involved in frontal vehicle crashes.” A renowned expert on child-restraint systems, Manary’s research has focused on biomechanics and human-factors research for the automotive industry, conducting evaluations of wheelchairs, wheelchair-se- curement systems and wheelchair-occupant restraint systems.
“Te main issue with WTORS use is mis- use or non-use of the seatbelt portion of the systems,” Manary said, who holds a bachelor of science engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering from Tulane Uni-
versity and a master’s degree in bioengineer- ing from the University of Michigan. Manary is also certified by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration as an instructor of child-passenger-safety techni- cians and is the chair of the RESNA Com- mittee on Wheelchairs and Transportation. She reported that fit is one area where wheelchair-anchored belts make a big differ- ence, since they are part of the wheelchair and can be fitted to the user; however, a common mistake she has seen is that people misjudge postural supports for crashworthy seat belts. Due to this, Manary said, “We are hoping that education efforts can boost usage rates.” One such opportunity can be found at
the Q’Straint National Training Seminar held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Entering its 15th year, the NTS was started in 2002 by Reaume’s father, Jim, for those who effect change and influence practices within their organizations. Previous guests have included specification
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