U.S. Department of Transportation Inclusive Design Challenge - Live Webinar!

Please join the U.S. Department of Transportation for a live webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM E.T. to learn about the Inclusive Design Challenge. This webinar is intended for anyone interested in submitting a proposal, supporting a team as an advisor, or looking to learn more about the Challenge.

The Challenge will make up to $5,000,000 in cash prizes available to designers who develop solutions to enable individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to use automated vehicles. Stage I of the Challenge is now open and invites teams from academic and research institutions, the business sector, and technology companies to compete for one of several $300,000 semifinalist prizes through the submission of proposals describing hardware or software solutions.

This webinar will provide participants with an introduction to the Inclusive Design Challenge, including:

• The objectives, structure, and timeline of the Challenge
• Rules and requirements for submitting a Stage I proposal
• Resources available to participants to support the development of their proposal

The webinar will also allow an opportunity to ask questions of U.S. DOT representatives.

Please register at the link below by June 1, 2020. 

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For those who are unable to attend, the webinar presentation will be made available following the event on the Inclusive Design Challenge website. If you anticipate requiring accommodations to participate in the webinar, please contact inclusivedesign@dot.gov. Proposals for Stage I of the Challenge must be submitted no later than October 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET.

Thank you for your interest in the Inclusive Design Challenge.

For more information on the Inclusive Design Challenge, please visit: https://www.transportation.gov/accessibility/inclusivedesign.