Diesel Exhaust Fumes Associated with Lethargy
Breathing diesel exhaust during pregnancy is associated with sluggishness in offspring
View ArticleNew York City Access-A-Ride Program Cost Saving Changes
Proposed Access-A-Ride cuts will have negative impact on individuals with disabilities in New York City
View ArticleCustom Vehicle Transport of Persons with Medical Needs or Disability
Spartan Chassis Showcases Custom Vehicle Module to Assist Transport of Persons with Medical Needs and Disabilities
View ArticleFirst Car That Can be Driven by the Blind
First street vehicle equipped with technology allowing a blind person to drive independently
View ArticleDebut of First Factory-Built Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Coincides With ADA...
Vehicle features deployable access ramp with a 1,200-pound capacity spacious 36-inch entryway and roomy interior
View ArticleBlind Driver Challenge Receives Top Graphical System Design Achievement...
Autonomous vehicle that allows a blind driver to navigate control speed and avoid collision while traversing a closed driving course
View ArticleWheelchair Accessible Van Manufacturer Freedom Motors Invited to White House
Freedom Motors introduced the U.S. to the first rear-entry wheelchair accessible minivan conversion
View ArticleThe Mobility Resource Offers the Right Equipment to Make Vehicles Disability...
The Mobility Resource provides a wide range of adaptive equipment to make cars vans or trucks more disability accessible
View ArticleSeniors Feel Ignored by Auto Makers in the Design of Vehicles
Needs related to unintended acceleration and greater fuel efficiency top the list of needs drivers want addressed in the design of future vehicles
View ArticleChecking Your Car for Winter - Reliable Driving Tips
Hints and tips for preparing and maintaining your car for reliability and safety during the winter months
View ArticleApprentices Hand Over Modified Bus to Disabled Children
Modified bus donated by apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover Dealer Apprenticeship scheme will be handed over to a Warwickshire-based project
View ArticleHelping Children with Special Medical Needs Travel Safely
Seats will be delivered to 49 hospitals and 16 pediatric practices statewide
View ArticleFrom Mobilise to Disabled Motoring UK
Disabled Motoring UK is the new name for Mobilise the charity who campaign on behalf of people with disabilities in the UK
View ArticleLocation Based Emergency Roadside Assistance
Mobile location technology is playing a new role in the evolution of emergency roadside assistance
View ArticleSelecting Drivers for a Non Emergency Transportation Company
Key Factors To Consider When Selecting Drivers For Non Emergency Transportation Companies
View ArticleOlder Driver Safety Bill
Transportation planners and engineers have yet to begin addressing the needs of older Americans in their street planning
View ArticleSenior Drivers Support Competency Test
Majority of elderly drivers surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on age
View ArticleAging Baby Boomers to Face Poor Mobility Options
By 2015 more than 15.5 million Americans 65 and older will live in communities where public transportation service is poor or non-existent
View ArticleFord Vehicles Will Feature bold Fonts to Help Drivers Read Displays
Ford vehicles will feature wider bolder fonts within vehicle controls and interface screens for easier legibility for seniors and vision impaired
View ArticleAddressing Mobility Needs of All Transportation Users
Complete streets legislation requires consideration be given to the access and mobility needs of all users of our transportation network
View ArticleLight Electric Vehicles (LEV) 2011 - 2021
LEVs are propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell has two or three wheels and typically weighs less than 100kg
View ArticleBRAUN 2011 Honda Odyssey Wheelchair Accessible Van
The Braun Corporation has added the 2011 Honda Odyssey Entervan to its already diverse line-up of wheelchair accessible vehicles
View ArticleFirst Factory Built MV-1 Mobility Vehicle Rolls off Production Line
MV-1 is the first mobility vehicle factory built and assembled which meets or exceeds vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act
View ArticlePrestige Insurance - Car Insurance for Persons with Disability, Carers and...
Prestige is a U.K. insurance company who provide disabled motor vehicle insurance to persons with disability
View ArticleSensor System Monitors Driver's State of Health While Driving
Heath sensor system integrated into the steering wheel can monitor the drivers state of health while driving
View ArticleThe Silver Tsunami of Aging Drivers
Baby boomers turning 65 this year will be driving the silver tsunami says the American Automobile Association AAA
View ArticleDon't be Selfish this Christmas - Stay Out of Disabled Parking Spaces
Disabled Motoring UK are appealing to shoppers to not be selfish when they park their cars in retail areas and ensure disabled parking provisions are not compromised
View ArticleWhen Teens with Autism Wish to Start Driving
Study investigates driving as it relates to teens with high functioning autism disorder found two-thirds of teenagers who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drive
View Article50% of Senior Drivers Worry About No Longer Driving
Nearly half of senior drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobility
View ArticleCampaign Calls for Safer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
No Compromises safety campaign will urge buyers of wheelchair accessible cars to demand sled testing certificates to check a vehicle is as safe as possible
View ArticleRenault Commitment to People with Disabilities
Renault Tech annually manufactures more than 1000 vehicles for people with reduced mobility
View ArticleWhat Do Self-Driving Vehicles Mean for Disabled Travelers
Information on autonomous vehicles and how driver-less cars could provide a level of freedom previously unobtainable to people with disabilities
View ArticleVehicle Insurance and Mobility Adapted Vehicles
ADA prohibits automobile insurance companies from refusing to sell car insurance to drivers with disabilities or charge them higher premiums however some insurance companies use a loophole to raise rates
View ArticleRenting a Wheelchair Van for Vacation
Information and policies you should know before renting wheelchair accessible vehicles for weekend getaways or vacations
View Article2014 Production Launch of Universally Accessible MV-1 Vehicle
Mobility Ventures LLC launches production of 2014 MV-1 universally accessible vehicle with vehicles currently being processed for shipment to its nationwide MV-1 dealer network
View ArticleNational Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
NMEDA a non-profit trade association dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment
View ArticleTransportation Key to Reintegration as Civilians for Returning Veterans
Transit-oriented development may provide viable option for veterans with disability to help meet post-service needs independently and successfully
View ArticleWheelchair Users Protest Uber's Discriminatory Practices
United Spinal Association, Taxis For All Campaign and wheelchair user advocates call on Uber to end discriminatory practices and start serving disabled persons
View ArticleAccessibility: US Department of Transport Rules
New navigation keypads featuring integrated illuminated audio jack and audio processor help kiosk and self-service applications comply with accessibility regulations
View ArticleBlind Uber Riders Who Use Guide Dogs - Discrimination Settlement
Uber agrees to take affirmative steps to prevent discrimination against blind riders who use guide dogs in its transportation network across the U.S.
View ArticleHealth Care Transportation in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County residents over 18 can use vouchers to be reimbursed for rides within Hopkins County to medical appointments not covered by PACS Medicaid contract
View ArticleCanadian Hearing Society and Uber Canada Partner to Promote Accessibility
Uber Canada and Canadian Hearing Society announce formal partnership to expand employment opportunities and accessibility for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing across Canada
View ArticleDisability Community and the Future of Autonomous Vehicles
United Spinal attends introductory meeting for Autonomous Vehicles community to meet stakeholders in the disability community
View ArticleTeleoperation and Autonomy Can Improve Mobility For Disabled Drivers
Demonstration of teleoperated autonomous vehicle service for people with reduced mobility successfully completed as part of GATEway project led by TRL
View ArticleRidePIN Makes It Easier to Order Ride Sharing Transportation Services
RidePIN ride sharing service does not require a Smart-phone or data plan and makes transportation accessibility easier, safer and more reliable
View ArticleVision for Accessible Transportation in Canada
Canadian Transportation Agency Chair and CEO shares his vision for accessible transportation in Canada
View ArticleCar Dealerships to Provide Hand Controls for Test Drives for Disabled
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, rules individuals who use hand controls to operate cars and trucks have equal right to test drive vehicles before purchasing them
View ArticleEthical Debate On Self-Driving Cars and Decision Making Algorithms
Should your self-driving car protect you at all costs, or should it steer you into a ditch, potentially causing serious injury, to avoid hitting a school bus
View ArticleConference on Autonomous Vehicles and the Disability Community
National Federation of the Blind and automakers host conference on autonomous vehicles and the disability community - Diverse group of attendees focus on accessibility of autonomous vehicles for the...
View ArticleCanada's Aging Population Signals Need for More Inclusive, Accessible...
Adapting the Canadian transportation system for older travellers will benefit people of all age ranges and abilities
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