The Future of Driving: The Hype, the Reality, & How to Prepare

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The Future of Driving: The Hype, the Reality and How to Prepare

Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Shepherd Center - Atlanta, GA

Speakers:

  • Dr. Dennis Folds, GTRI
  • Rachel Wilson, Georgia Tools for Life
  • Carolyn Phillips, Georgia Tools for Life

Session Overview:

This session will discuss the helpful tools, both low tech and high tech in place for both populations of drivers. Alternatives to driving, pertinent across the lifespan, will also be discussed. The future of driving will examine driverless cars, technology research and the perils and advantages to both. Participants will be able to identify currently available options and programs and learn how to prepare their communities for the advent of all this new technology.

Presentations:

Citations:

  • Dr. Folds, D., Wilson, R., & Phillips, C. (2016). The Future of Driving: The Hype, the Reality and How to Prepare. Presented at The Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, 2016.
  • Dr. Folds, D. (2016). Community Mobility in Senior Adults: The Coming Revolution. Presented at The Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, 2016.