Episode Notes

Anthony, Brynn, and the rest of the usual Sunday Edition Crew are taking a well-deserved Post Convention Break, but will return next week.

In this week's episode, Ron and Lisa Brooks dive into the fascinating world of autonomous vehicles (AVs). They explore the work being done to address safety and accessibility concerns while engaging in thought-provoking conversations about the impact of AVs on society. The episode features a diverse lineup of speakers, including experts from the automotive industry and leaders from the blind community. Listeners can expect an insightful and informative discussion, as well as a Q&A session.

Hour 1:

In the first hour, the discussion revolves around the development of autonomous vehicles in various sectors. The hosts will shed light on AVs in public transit, ride-hailing services, and their availability for private citizens. They will delve into the efforts made to address safety concerns and enhance accessibility. The speakers for this hour include:

• Mike Nolte – Global automotive executive, Daytona Beach, FL.
• Harald Braun – CEO, Guident Corp, Boca Raton, FL.
• Tyler Fox – Program Manager, Waymo, Mountain View, CA.

Hour 2:

The second hour shifts the focus to the experiences, opinions, and advocacy efforts of leaders from the blind community who are concerned about the safety and accessibility aspects of autonomous vehicles. The guests for this hour include:

• Claire Stanley – Senior Policy Specialist, National Disability Rights Network, Silver Spring, MD.
• Clark Rachfal – Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria, VA.
• Jeff Thom – Director of Governmental Affairs, California Council of the Blind, Sacramento, CA.
• Lisa Brooks – Central Chapter Representative, Arizona Council of the Blind Board of Directors, Phoenix, AZ.
• Lucas Franck – Senior Director of Special Projects, The Seeing Eye, Morristown, NJ.

The episode allows time for questions and comments from the audience, fostering an interactive and engaging atmosphere for listeners to participate in the discussion.

Join Ron and Lisa Brooks on this exciting episode as they explore the rapidly evolving world of autonomous vehicles and its potential impact on our lives.