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Food store accessibility.

L McClain1, C Todd

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy Education, School of Allied Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66212.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|June 1, 1990
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Many stores lack wheelchair accessibility, hindering independence for individuals using wheelchairs. Occupational therapists can advocate for improvements, with 25% of surveyed stores making changes after notification.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Accessibility Studies

Background:

  • Occupational therapists aim to enhance community reintegration and independence for wheelchair users.
  • Noncompliance with accessibility standards in facilities presents a significant barrier.
  • Planning for community access is challenging due to existing infrastructure limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess wheelchair accessibility in grocery and convenience stores.
  • To identify specific accessibility deficiencies and their impact on shoppers.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of notification in prompting accessibility improvements.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted to evaluate the wheelchair accessibility of 20 grocery and convenience stores.

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  • Store accessibility was categorized by store type (urban/rural, grocery/convenience).
  • A follow-up survey was administered six months after managers were notified of deficiencies.

    • Main Results:

    • Rural grocery stores were most accessible, followed by urban grocery stores, urban convenience stores, and rural convenience stores.
    • No significant difference in accessibility was found between urban and rural stores overall.
    • Only 25% of store managers made accessibility improvements after receiving notification of deficiencies.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapists can serve as effective advocates for improved accessibility.
    • Advocacy by occupational therapists can significantly enhance community participation for wheelchair users.
    • Targeted interventions and consistent follow-up may be necessary to ensure widespread accessibility compliance.