Lyft announced it will partner with autonomous vehicle (AV) company Aptiv and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to provide self-driven rides to blind and low-vision passengers as part of its Las Vegas pilot program.
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Disability Advocates Feeling Left Behind by Lyft
As the city prepares to welcome a second ride-hailing service, advocates say they’re distressed that people with disabilities are once again being left out.
Lyft is Making it Easier for Visually Impaired Customers to Grab a Ride
Lyft is making it easier for anyone and everyone to grab a ride, and that includes People with visual impairments. Recently, the ridesharing giant announced a new partnership with Aira, an assistive community focused on those who are blind or have impaired vision. Together, the two teams are looking to make transportation more accessible to all.
Lyft to Make Rides More Accessible. Through Partnership with National Federation of the Blind
The ride-hailing company this week joined with the National Federation of the Blind for a partnership that promises to increase awareness of blind passengers’ rights, advocate for effective public policies and expand transportation options for blind passengers and those with low vision.
Legally Blind Engineer Makes Self-Driving Car Sensors See
Nico Gentry, a 25-year-old manufacturing engineer from Orlando, Florida, is working in the autonomous car industry, where “they’re building the eyes for cars,” as he put it. He works at a LiDAR company called Luminar. LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging; it’s a sensor technology that uses light to measure distance and detect objects, and it’s often called the “eyes” of self-driving cars.
How To Use Amazon’s Echo Smart Speaker without Giving Up Your Privacy
2018 saw a nearly doubling of the percentage (41%) of households that have some form of voice-activated speaker, with the vast majority being Amazon’s Echo.
WeWalk Amongst the Winners of CES 2019 Accessibility Contest
CTA Foundation announced the winners of its fourth annual Eureka Park Accessibility Contest at CES 2019. The winners of this contest were selected from a pool of Extreme Tech Challenge entries based on their ability to benefit older adults and people with disabilities. The five winners each receive a booth in Eureka Park at CES 2019 and a $2,500 prize. The CES 2019 Eureka Park Accessibility Contest winners are:
Introducing the Revolutionary Smart Cane WeWALK
A non-profit organization called YGA, located in London and Istanbul is developing a smart cane for the blind and visually impaired.
Apple Maps Adds Indoor Navigation for Airport Terminals
Apple has added airport terminal maps, featuring check-in locations, dining options, and shopping outlets, into its Apple Maps app in iOS 11 as part of a new indoor maps feature.
Self-Driving Cars Could Revolutionize How Disabled People Get Around Their Communities
People who can’t see well or with physical or mental difficulties that prevent them from driving safely often rely on others, local government or nonprofit agencies to help them get around.
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