[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [NFBF-L] Fwd: [Aira Explorer Community] Let's establish safe sounds for quiet cars

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For your information. 

Camille 

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From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bill Outman via NFBF-L
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Cc: Bill Outman <woutman at earthlink.net>
Subject: [NFBF-L] Fwd: [Aira Explorer Community] Let's establish safe sounds for quiet cars

Good evening list. 
I just filled out the form on this quiet car issue. 
This is follow up on the pedestrian safety rulemaking we fought for a few years ago.  
Please join me in following the link to www.perkins.org and add your comments. 
Comment period ends November 1. 
Bill Outman 


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> From: Mitchell Jackson <mitch.jackson2002 at gmail.com>
> Date: October 23, 2019 at 3:12:57 PM EDT
> To: aira at groups.io
> Subject: [Aira Explorer Community] Let's establish safe sounds for quiet cars
> Reply-To: main at aira.groups.io
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>> From: "Perkins School for the Blind" <SupportPerkins at perkins.org>
>> Date: October 22, 2019 at 3:00:10 PM PDT
>> To: "Mitchell Jackson" <mitch.jackson2002 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Let's establish safe sounds for quiet cars
>> Reply-To: SupportPerkins at perkins.org
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>> Will you take 2 minutes today to help make the world a safer place for people who are blind and visually impaired?
>> 
>> Dear Mitchell,
>>  
>> Will you take 2 minutes today to help make the world a safer place for people who are blind and visually impaired?
>>  
>> Help us advocate to establish a consistent, recognizable sound for hybrid and electric cars.
>>  
>> Quiet, green cars are here to stay but they do pose one danger: silence. For anyone who can't see a car coming, they can be deadly. Sounds emitted by hybrid and electric vehicles should be clear, consistent and immediately recognizable.
>>  
>> Car makers are lobbying for a new rule allowing people to choose a custom sound for their silent vehicles. And while this is a creative idea, it will be inconsistent and confusing -- and therefore dangerous.
>>  
>> Add your voice to Perkins' comment submission. We will use your comments to tell the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that we want a consistent, clear and recognizable sound for silent cars now -- the public comment period closes on November 1.
>> LET'S MAKE GREEN CARS SAFER
>> On behalf of everyone at Perkins, thank you for joining us in making the world an accessible and safe place for everyone.
>>  
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> 
>> Kim Charlson
>> Executive Director, Perkins Library
>> Immediate Past President, American Council of the Blind
>> 
>> Perkins School for the Blind
>> Watertown, MA 02472
>> P: 617–972–7328  |  F: 617–972–7334
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