Mission Statement
The mission of the Disability, Participation and Quality of Life Research Laboratory is to enhance the quality of life and community participation of individuals living with a variety of disabilities. The goal of the laboratory is to facilitate high quality living to allow individuals with disabilities to reach their own individualized goals and potential.
Dr. Rice and DPQoL Undergraduate Students
Dr. Rice and DPQoL Graduate Students
DPQoL 2024-25
Recent Publications
Fall detection from a manual wheelchair
Preliminary findings based on accelerometers using machine learning techniques
A prospective pilot study
Functional balance assessment for predicting future recurrent falls in non-ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury
Understanding Wheelchair
Use in Older Adults From the National Health and Aging Trends Study