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The theme of this RERC is “Expanding Access and Freedom for the Future of Accessible Transportation.” This RERC focuses on two thrusts that have been identified by consumer groups, research studies, and government or National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) reports. The two thrusts focus on broad priorities ideal for NIDILRR to address: Future of Personal and On-Demand Motor Vehicle Transportation, and Future of Accessible Commercial Airline Travel. 

This RERC’s research and development and its core activities focuses on priorities of NIDILRR, stakeholders, emerging technologies, and megatrends presenting challenges for people with disabilities.

 

An image with an airplane, electric vehicle, wheelchair, scooter, and power wheelchair in the center surrounded by the focuses of the RERC to include a safe and dignified aisle chair, semi automatic four-point tiedown, AV/EV parking, vehicle and plane access, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, innovation and invention, educational boardgame, training, and power wheelchair seating.