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SUMMARY:Tech Talk - Automated Wheelchair Securement
DESCRIPTION:Quantum\, from wheelchair securement company Q'Straint\, allows wheelchair users to secure their mobility device with the push of a button\, requiring no assistance from the driver. MDOT received an FTA COVID-19 Research and Demonstration Project grant to deploy Quantums at three transit agencies to improve social distancing and mitigate spread of the COVID-19 virus. Mike Laidlaw of Q'Straint will explain how the Quantums work\, and Menlo Innovations will present findings from their independent evaluation of the COVID-19 project\, sharing insights from passengers and agency staff about the Quantums\, as well as lessons learned that apply to introducing any new technology.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Quantum\, from wheelchair securement company Q&rsquo\;Straint\, allows wheelchair users to secure their mobility device with the push of a button\, requiring no assistance from the driver. MDOT received an FTA COVID-19 Research and Demonstration Project grant to deploy Quantums at three transit agencies to improve social distancing and mitigate spread of the COVID-19 virus. Mike Laidlaw of Q&rsquo\;Straint will explain how the Quantums work\, and Menlo Innovations will present findings from their independent evaluation of the COVID-19 project\, sharing insights from passengers and agency staff about the Quantums\, as well as lessons learned that apply to introducing any new technology.
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URL:https://members.mptaonline.org/all-mpta-events/Details/tech-talk-automated-wheelchair-securement-1557990?sourceTypeId=Hub
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