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Explore a wealth of knowledge and expertise about the latest research, technical solutions available and the benefits of independent mobility for disabled people.

The top 7 questions about disability and driving

For the latest Newsletter from EMG Member BraunAbility, the company reached out to an online community of people with disabilities and asked them to provide questions they had concerning accessible vehicles. They received a wide range of questions and have put together useful information to provide extensive answers.

Take a look, you might find the answer to that question you always forget to ask!

Taking accessibility beyond the open road

In the latest of BraunAbility's useful guides, the spotlight is on outdoor pursuits beyond just driving!

Taking accessibility beyond the open road

Policy paper on autonomous vehicles from the National Transport Commission of Australia

A national in-service safety law for automated vehicles.

NTC policy paper

Making Electric Vehicles Accessible - BraunAbility

A hot topic at the moment - the accessibility (or not) of electric vehicles.

Issues in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment - USA

Interesting document setting out the US approach to Autonomous Vehicle Testing and DeploymentAV Testing and Deployment USA

EMG Members play their part in production of a new French Ministry of Transport Guide to wheelchairs in vehicles

A new guide from the French Ministry of Transport on the use of wheelchairs in vehicles has been produced by EMG Member ACA France. In addition, other EMG Members Morice Constructeur (France) and Dahl Engineering (Denmark) and also acknowledge as contributors to the guide.

Podcast: Building a more Accessible Transportation Future

EMG President Campbell McKee recently took part in a Podcast hosted by Ed Bernardon, Vice President, Strategic Automotive Initiatives, Siemens Digital Industries Software (USA), also with Ann Frye, Director, Ann Frye Ltd, expert and consultant on mobility for people with disabilities and accessible transport. Ed Bernardon is known to EMG as a former guest Speaker at the 2018 AGM on the topic of the future car.

Two new reports on the Assessment of Fitness to drive

The International Commission for Driver Testing (CIECA), in partnership with Driving Mobility (UK), has recently issued its final summarising report on Setting Standards for Disabled Driver Assessment.