Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative Webinars for Older Adults and Veterans with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) needs help and expertise to identify user needs and challenges faced by older adult travelers and veterans with disabilities to develop transformative technology solutions.
Background
The USDOT's Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative (ATTRI) conducts research to improve the mobility of travelers with disabilities through the use of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and other advanced technologies.
ATTRI is a USDOT joint program and research initiative co-led by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), with support from the ITS Joint Program Office, and other federal agencies.
ATTRI's mission is to enhance the mobility of travelers with disabilities by providing the capability to reliably, safely, and independently plan and execute travel. ATTRI will develop transformative technological solutions removing barriers to transportation arising from a range of disability types such as visual, hearing, cognitive, and mobility.
We invite you to participate in this research initiative by attending one of the user needs webinars.
The webinars will be interactive and will walk participants through several scenarios to gather responses and feedback. Background materials will be provided on the registration site.
Understanding the Travel Needs of Older Adults
Date: March 24, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Location: Webinar Only using Adobe Connect
To participate in this webinar, go to the online registration site at: https://tti.adobeconnect.com/attri-oap/event/registration.html
Target Audience:
The target audience is older adults; caregivers; advocates; transportation system managers; state, local, and federal government officials; academia; and any other individuals involved with technology and mobility needs for older adults.
Understanding the Travel Needs of Veterans with Disabilities
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Location: Webinar Only using Adobe Connect
To participate in this webinar, go to the online registration site at: https://tti.adobeconnect.com/attri-vet/event/registration.html
Target Audience:
The target audience is veterans with disabilities; caregivers; advocates; transportation system managers; state, local, and federal government officials; academia; and any other individuals involved with technology and mobility needs for veterans with disabilities.