The U.S. Access Board, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), ACL, and other agencies have partnered to launch an online platform to facilitate conversation on accessibility for people with disabilities in the design of autonomous (self-driving) vehicles.
Visit the public dialogue platform
Join this important online conversation on accessibility considerations. Submit ideas, comments, and votes on four topics:
- Accessibility for Passengers with Mobility Disabilities: Entering and Exiting
- Accessibility for Passengers with Mobility Disabilities: Maneuvering and Securement
- Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory or Cognitive Disabilities
- Next Steps for Accessible Designs of Autonomous Vehicles
The dialogue is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Access Board's series of four virtual meetings on making AVs accessible to passengers with disabilities. The meetings are open to the public and will include presentations followed by open dialogue.
Accessibility for Passengers with Mobility Disabilities: Part 1 March 10, 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM ET Register for the March 10 session
Accessibility for Passengers with Mobility Disabilities: Part 2 March 24, 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM ET Register for the March 24 session
Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory and Cognitive Disabilities: Part 1 April 7, 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM ET Register for the April 7 session
Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory and Cognitive Disabilities: Part 2 April 21, 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM ET Register for the April 21 session
The Administration for Community Living represents the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the U.S. Access Board, an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. Twelve of its members are representatives from federal agencies. Thirteen others, appointed by the President, are members of the public.