[blindkid] The NFB Blind Driver Challenge

[Peter Donahue]

Hello everyone,

    These capabilities are being built in to the KNFB Reader. We've always 
said that the various technologies we develop to enhance independence and 
opportunities for the blind will find their way in to such technological 
developments as the interface to enable a blind person to drive a car 
independently. The KNFB reader can all ready detect colors and has been used 
to read street signs so the technology is all ready there. Plans are also in 
the works to have blind individuals drive a car from the NFB Jernigan 
Institute to the 2011 NFB Convention in Orlando. The technology is on a 
faster track than you may think. Even I was surprised at how far along it 
is.
To learn more about the NFB's Blind Driver Challenge visit:
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NFB_Blind_Driver_Challenge.asp?SnID=598584506

Peter Donahue
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dhammelia at aol.com>
To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [blindkid] get your kids their drivers permits!



The real challenge will be how to access signs and lights.  How do you tell 
a stop sign, whether a stop light is green or red, A Yield Sign, No turn on 
red etc.

This is a big step forward but unfortunately I don't see driving accessible 
for the blind within my lifetime.

At some point in the future maybe but I have to say many years off.

Dave Hammel










-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Harper <sueharper at firstchurchgriswold.org>
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Sent: Sun, Apr 11, 2010 11:53 am
Subject: Re: [blindkid] get your kids their drivers permits!


Nice Article, THANKS!  This week, I'd settle for independent potty driver.
e are getting there!
lessings,
ue H.
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Albert J Rizzi 
<albert at myblindspot.org>wrote:
> While I find the numbers listed in the article odd, or perhaps the 1.3
 million is reflective of totally blind individuals, I find the prospects of
 being able to drive again exciting. Read on!

 http://autos.aol.com/article/students-design-car-for-blind/











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