Episode 89 Resources: Autonomous Systems and People with Disabilities

Contents

• Featured Organization
• Autonomous Vehicles Research and Resources
• Other Uses of “Smart” or Autonomous Technology
• Webinars about Autonomous Technology and Accessibility

Featured Organization

• Autonomous Systems Policy Institute (ASPI)
  The Institute looks at how automation and technology are changing the way we live, including how robots, self-driving vehicles, and other “smart” technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities.
  Source: Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
  Link: maxwell.syr.edu/autonomous-policy
• ASPI Research Series
  The ASPI Research Series publishes policy brief and working papers related to the design, policy, and societal aspects of autonomous systems. For questions about this series, contact us at aspi@maxwell.syr.edu.
  Link: maxwell.syr.edu/autonomous-systems-policy-institute/research-series/
• Policy Brief: Unmanned Aerial Systems and Disaster Response: A State-by-State Assessment
  Examines how state-level emergency responders across the U.S. use unmanned aerial systems in their disaster-response plans.
  Link: maxwell.syr.edu/autonomous-systems-policy-institute/research-series/unmanned-aerial-systems-and-disaster-response-a-state-by-state-assessment
• Webinar: Autonomous Systems: From Driverless Cars to COVID-19 Response
  Link: maxwell.syr.edu/autonomous-policy/research-series/webinars/Autonomous-Systems--From-Driverless-Cars-to-COVID-19-Response
• Symposium on Autonomous Systems Policy, Law, and Governance
  View the Opening Remarks and Keynote Address; Event held on May 6, 2019.
  Video: youtu.be/4akwmdUMIZw [1:31:37, captioned]
  Link: maxwell.syr.edu/Autonomous_Systems_Policy_Symposium

Autonomous Vehicles Research and Resources

• Access Board Announces Schedule for Public Forum on Inclusive Design of Autonomous Vehicles
  Source: U.S. Access Board
  Link: access-board.gov/news/2020/12/17/board-announces-schedule-for-public-forum-on-inclusive-design-of-autonomous-vehicles
• Inclusive Design Challenge
  The Challenge asks researchers and innovators to develop innovative design solutions that can enable people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to use automated vehicles.
  Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
  Link: transportation.gov/accessibility/inclusivedesign
• Access and Mobility for All Summit
  This event raises awareness of efforts to improve access and mobility for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income and identifies priority Federal and non-Federal activities and innovations that can provide more efficient, affordable, and accessible vehicles and mobility services such as transit and ridesharing.
  Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
  Link: transportation.gov/mission/accessibility/access-and-mobility-all-summit
• Related Information - University Transportation Center Summit: Key Takeaways and Trends
  A summary of the 2019 U.S. Department of Transportation National Mobility Summit, with links to research documents and other resources.
  Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
  Link: nadtc.org/news/blog/university-transportation-center-summit-key-takeaways-and-trends
• Information and Resources on Accessible Transportation
  Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
  Link: transportation.gov/accessibility
• Autonomous Vehicles: Driving Employment for People with Disabilities - Information Brief (2019)
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
  Link: dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/odep/topics/av-info-guide-revised.doc
• Autonomous Vehicles: Considerations for People with Disabilities and Older Adults (PDF)
  A 2018 white paper with resources.
  Source: National Center for Mobility Management
  Link: nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AVs_PwD_OA_Final_sm.pdf
• Webpage on Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Also Known as Self-Driving Cars
  Resources include: a checklist of what must be included with these vehicles and related technology for them to be accessible; public comments about federal regulatory developments; and links to other reports and research.
  Source: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
  Link: dredf.org/public-policy/transportation/autonomous-vehicles-avs-also-known-as-self-driving-cars
• Self-Driving Cars: Mapping Access to a Technology Revolution (PDF, 53 pages)
  DREDF staff conducted the research and writing for this 2015 report.
  Source: National Council on Disability (NCD)
  Link: ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_AutomatedVehiclesReport_508-PDF.pdf
• Self-Driving Cars: The Impact on People with Disabilities
  A 2017 white paper with resources, available in PDF (44 pages) or text only formats. (Note: Using the interactive version of this document may cause computer issues.)
  Source: The Ruderman Family Foundation and Securing America’s Future Energy
  Link: rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/self-driving-cars-the-impact-on-people-with-disabilities
• Autonomous Vehicles and Accessibility for People Living with Disabilities
  Source: Epilepsy Foundation
  Link: epilepsy.com/article/2019/6/autonomous-vehicles-and-accessibility-people-living-disabilities
• Self-Driving Cars Can Be a Boon for Those with Disabilities
  Note: The original news website (Forbes) may have restricted access.
  Link: adasoutheast.org/news/articles.php?id=9758&idarea=General

Other Uses of “Smart” or Autonomous Technology

• Smart Hearing Aids Go Beyond Help with Audio
  Source: AARP
  Link: aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/smart-hearing-aid-features.html
• Hearing Aids Are Getting Smarter. Think AI, Health Tracking
  Source: CNET
  Link: cnet.com/news/hearing-aids-now-theyre-internet-ai-and-health-devices-starkey-oticon-harman-bose
• Tech Enabled
  Online news about the role technology plays in helping the disability community.
  Source: CNET
  Link: cnet.com/tech-enabled
• Cool Blind Tech
  Assistive technology news, reviews and interviews from top blind and low vision experts who discuss emerging trends and products.
  Link: coolblindtech.com
• Book: Design Justice - Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need
  Written by Sasha Costanza-Chock
  Source: MIT Press
  Link: mitpress.mit.edu/books/design-justice
• NeuroAbilities
  Project that explores the current state of assistive solutions based on advanced Neurotechnologies, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabling persons with disabilities and older persons to better interact with their environment.
  Source: Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict)
  Link: g3ict.org/research_programs/neuroabilities
• The Rise of Autonomous Systems
  Dr. Hans Mumm, an Autonomous Systems Expert, a Futurist and Principal Investigator of Victory Systems discusses the rise of autonomous systems in this article, video and podcast.
  Source: Risk Group
  Link: riskgroupllc.com/the-rise-of-autonomous-systems

Webinars about Autonomous Technology and Accessibility

• Morphic - Making Access to Computers Easier
  Note: This webinar will be archived at accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/archives/
  Event Date: January 15, 2021
  Link: accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110898
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fairness for Persons with Disabilities in Workplace Technologies
  Note: This webinar will be archived at accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/archives
  Event Date: January 21, 2021
  Link: accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110881