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July is a time to celebrate the history and the future of a community of people who shatter stigmas with their societal contributions. While we celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this month, there are still many innovations to be made, legislation to be passed, and communities to grow to keep improving the lives of those within the disability community. 

Let’s Talk Autonomous Driving welcomed ONE Community as the newest partner in its Waymo-led national public education campaign to foster dialogue about how fully autonomous driving technology could provide a safe new mobility option and connect communities.

Approximately 77,000 people in Arizona have epilepsy, one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, according to the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona.

For children like Travis who may or may not be able to get their license one day, Anderson said autonomous driving technology could give them another safe mobility option.

Ethan Roberts, a Phoenix college student who is legally blind, has embraced Waymo One, making his life and all its destinations – like going to classes and hanging out with friends at the mall – a lot more accessible.

Jennifer Thompson lost her 15-year-old daughter, Felicia. Alex Otte sustained life-threatening injuries from head to toe. These two different tragedies were the result of the same reckless behavior that remains the number one killer on America’s roadways: drunk driving.

We’re highlighting the important and growing movement for Vision Zero: the goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries among all road users.