[NFBMD] Autonomous Vehicle Focus Group Opportunity - $100

Chikodinaka mr. Oguledo chikodinaka.2girls at gmail.com
Mon Feb 3 14:34:56 UTC 2020


I am Chikodinaka Oguledo does metroAccess go to the focus group? if
yes. tell me the address. if no! please offther me a ride please

On 2/3/20, Corey Thompson via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> to whom it may concern,
> My name is Cory Thompson and I am a member of the Sligo Creek chapter
> affiliate of the national Federation of the blind. I am very interested in
> participating in the focus group. I live in Germantown Maryland in Macgomery
> County in it is impossible for me to get to the focus group. If someone
> could contact me back on either one of my telephones that would be great.
> Telephone 1-240-771-5192 telephone 2240-4544201. Thank you for your time in
> this matter best regards Cory Thompson
>
> Corey T.Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 31, 2020, at 3:05 PM, Lewis, Anil via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Please circulate:
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind is assisting the National Highway
>> Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a research team from Toxcel, LLC
>> with a project designed to identify and begin to address the needs of
>> vulnerable road users and members of the disability community so that they
>> can safely and efficiently use automated vehicles (AVs) that are developed
>> in the future.
>>
>> We are looking for people to participate in a focus group of 8-12 people
>> who would be willing to share their thoughts about what these “vehicles of
>> the future” should like as well as their experiences in ride shares and
>> using other vehicles for transport as they might relate to AVs.
>>
>> We welcome participation of members of the disability community as well as
>> families, friends, caregivers and other stakeholders of
>> vulnerable/disabled road users. Participants will be reimbursed $100 for
>> sharing their thoughts and ideas.
>>
>> What:  A focus group session will likely last about two hours and will be
>> led by Carrie Redden, Toxcel’s Director of Health & Planning.  The
>> discussion will focus on design features and information systems that need
>> to be considered to ensure that users receive required information both
>> inside and outside of an autonomous vehicle.
>>
>> When: Wednesday, February 5 from 1 – 3 p.m.
>>
>> Where:  200 E Wells St, Baltimore, MD 21230 (NFB Headquarters).
>>
>> If you are interested, please send an email to jerniganinstitute at nfb.org.
>> if you are chosen, you will receive a confirmation email with more
>> information.
>>
>> We want to ensure that the location will meet your needs. If you have
>> concerns about getting to the meeting location or need additional support,
>> please let us know.
>>
>> For any questions about the project, please contact us or reach out to the
>> research team partner – Carrie Redden at carrie.redden at toxcel.com
>>
>> Carrie Redden, MPH MCRP | toXcel
>> Director, Health & Planning
>> Carrie.Redden at toxcel.com
>>
>>
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>> To whom it may concern,
> My name is Cory Thompson and I am a member of the Sligo Creek chapter
> affiliate of the national Federation of the blind. I am writing to express
> my interest in the focus group. I live in Germantown however, it’s gonna be
> difficult or almost impossible for me to get to the focus group even though
> I would love to partake in the focus group. If someone could contact me
> either by email:




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