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Join U.S. DOT to Hear Updates from the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists

A message from the Department of Transportation

On Monday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will host two virtual workshops highlighting the ten Semifinalists for DOT’s Inclusive Design Challenge. The Challenge aims to generate solutions to enable people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to use automated vehicles to access jobs, healthcare, and other critical destinations.

Please join us to learn about the designs and progress and offer real-time feedback. Five teams will present in each session; advanced registration is required.

Session 1 (Register for Session 1)

Monday, January 24, 2022

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Session 2 (Register for Session 2)

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Learn more about the Inclusive Design Challenge by visiting the website and stay engaged by signing up for email alerts.