[NFBMO] Fwd: [NFBMI-Talk] US Access Board about Autonomous Vehicles

Wed Mar 3 16:36:28 UTC 2021

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> From: Lydia Anne Schuck via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 3, 2021 at 8:54:16 AM CST
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> Cc: Lydia Anne Schuck <lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu>
> Subject: [NFBMI-Talk] US Access Board about Autonomous Vehicles
> Reply-To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> U.S. Access Board Begins Public Forum Series on Autonomous Vehicles (March 10)
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> [Graphic of autonomous bus]
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> The U.S. Access Board will begin its four-part series of virtual meetings on inclusive design of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on March 10, 2:00 – 3:30 (ET). The first session will focus on accessibility for passengers with mobility disabilities in entering and exiting vehicles.  It will feature guest speakers Dr. Victor Paquet (University at Buffalo), Amy Schoppman (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association), and Kevin Frayne (BraunAbility) who will discuss research findings, design considerations, and available technologies. The presentations will be followed by an open forum where attendees can share comments, suggestions, and information and pose questions.
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> Attendees must register to attend the session<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy56b29tZ292LmNvbS93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX2NJdDg4SDE0U2N5TGdPb0tEdlg4LUEifQ.j94WD3iWzv2Eo5xFpD9w8vriXTeK9P88mfk5ktd-D2c/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l>. The session will include captioning and sign language interpretation.
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> In addition to the virtual meetings, there is also an online discussion platform that is open to the public at this time.  You are invited to share your ideas on designing AVs that are accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities. Visit https://transportationinnovation.ideascale.com/<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uaW5ub3ZhdGlvbi5pZGVhc2NhbGUuY29tLyJ9.YLzLAJ3wG3gtyjQ_k2Ix8sOcPCBU6Fy7mer9ttnUQdM/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l> to participate in the dialogue at your convenience.  The discussion platform will include dialogues on accessibility for passengers with sensory or cognitive disabilities at a later date.
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> Other sessions in the virtual meeting series include:
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> Accessibility for Passengers with Mobility Disabilities: Part 2
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> This session will address maneuvering and securement in vehicles and continued discussion of entering and exiting autonomous vehicles.
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> March 24, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30 (ET)
> Register for the March 24 session<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy56b29tZ292LmNvbS93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX0VpSzZuZW1jVFV5ZzRJRVVNdTJSeFEifQ.K8-uCu5XUEIXTYLqJ_eUwgVyaGlT3Fgf08jYUPxGDhE/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l>
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> Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory and Cognitive Disabilities: Part 1
> This session will address ride hailing and on-board communication for passengers with hearing, visual, or cognitive disabilities.
> April 7, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30 (ET)
> Register for the April 7 session<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy56b29tZ292LmNvbS93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX01XdnlCZ2F4VHRDazFuQUxGTmw1OGcifQ.VuJ7MMSTc8Kf58wN1t7l09XY1s_hC__3ah26ZrYIf3w/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l>
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> Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory and Cognitive Disabilities: Part 2
> This session will continue discussion of communication accessibility in hailing and interacting with autonomous vehicles for passengers with hearing, visual, or cognitive disabilities.
> April 21, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30 (ET)
> Register for the April 21 session<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy56b29tZ292LmNvbS93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX0ZPRlBtbFF0UkM2SmNvbmY1LXZ2eGcifQ.7gD7r1vQ83MfSJ30k4JgGjtopXKPvkT3Wr_O_sYp0dg/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l>
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> Further information on the forum is posted on the Board’s AV webpage<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hY2Nlc3MtYm9hcmQuZ292L2F2LyJ9.8HEhQS6BHHEkRx6fOzLmLVtO2lyOJCp7AgQuxkZ_LIA/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l>. You can also sign up<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDMuMzYyNTYyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3B1YmxpYy5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vYWNjb3VudHMvVVNBQ0NFU1Mvc3Vic2NyaWJlci9uZXc_dG9waWNfaWQ9VVNBQ0NFU1NfMTMifQ.v7BiQrLLirTzRaa2f2e09czVhRqIdVOO2eVTKDGhbtU/s/1452681545/br/99341257939-l> to receive details and other updates on the sessions by email.
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> Direct questions to Randall Duchesneau III at events at access-board.gov<mailto:%20events at access-board.gov> or (202) 272-0044.
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