Contact

You can send your comments or questions about the SENSE-MD Project to:

Kathleen Van Benthem, Carleton University at kathy.vanbenthem@carleton.ca

Engagement Opportunities

Survey

Volunteers needed for SENSE-MD: Survey for Mature Driver

We are inviting Canadian residents aged 55 or older who currently hold or have held a valid driver’s license within the past year to participate in our study, “SENSE-MD: Survey for Mature Drivers.” The study involves a 20-30 minute anonymous online survey about your driving experiences and attitudes toward driving safety technology. You can complete it at your convenience before October 31, 2024.

Your participation will help us develop technology that provides older drivers with personalized risk information from car sensors, improving safety, adjusting driving habits, and supporting aging in place.

As a thank you, you will have the opportunity to enter a draw for one of ten $25 Amazon gift cards. Winners will be contacted by email after October 31, 2024.

If you have any questions about the research, please email Lindsay McCauley at lindsaymccauley@cunet.carleton.ca.

This project was reviewed and cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board B. Clearance #121710. If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact the Carleton University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at ethics@carleton.ca or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.

To participate, please visit https://bit.ly/4da7U3n to access the survey. The survey will close on October 31, 2024.

Focus Groups

Watch out for news about upcoming focus group opportunities this fall where you can share your thoughts and opinions about how information about driver risk can be communicated.

Experts by Experience Program

For more information about the Experts by Experience Program at the NRC, please visit the Aging in Place Challenge program – National Research Council Canada.