Skip navigation
SKIP THIS AD >>
ADVERTISEMENT
You will be redirected to your destination in 10 seconds.
Electronics Industry Search

Polling Question

Should the government bail out U.S. automakers?

  • Yes
  • No



View Previous Poll Results
Advertisement
Email
Print
Reprints/License
RSS
Article tools sponsored by

Web channel for people with disabilities

Kevin Russelburg -- Design News, July 11, 2001

Wednesday, August 30, 2000

Detroit—General Motors and iCan, an Internet-based community for people with disabilities, announced plans to develop a Web-based automotive channel specifically geared to people with disabilities.

The online channel, to be part of the iCan Web site (http://www.ican.com), will provide information on vehicles with an emphasis on evaluating how they fit the need, or can be adapted to meet the needs of consumers with disabilities. The site also will provide forums for people with disabilities to share automotive-related information and opinions and will serve as a focal point for GM to gather feedback from customers with special needs.

"This collaboration between GM and iCan will help change the way corporations communicate to customers with disabilities," said Heidi Van Arnem, founder and chief executive officer of Birmingham, Michigan-based iCan. The channel will provide information on companies that make the necessary modifications, as well as on special programs and rebates that manufacturers, other companies, and government agencies offer for adapting a vehicle.

Advertisement

Sponsored Content

Technology Marketplace

Email
Print
Reprints/License
RSS
Article tools sponsored by
Find a supplier on oemsuppliersearch.com

Talkback


We would love your feedback!

» View All Talkback Threads

» Submit talk back
Advertisement
Advertisement

Design News Partner Zones

AnarkCAD/CAE Model Clean-Up: Reduce Iterative Cycles
This webinar featured research and survey results related to problems associated with preparing CAD geometry for CAE applications.  We discussed how Recipe-Based Automation can help create "just-in-time" CAE-ready geometry each time a cad model is updated. Watch the Presentation

Light Matters: Systems Level Approach to HBLED illumination applications
Its good practice to apply a systems-level approach to high-brightness LED (HBLED) illumination applications. Minimally, the system includes the optical, thermal and electrical characteristics of the of the HBLED, the lens (if any) which is built-in to its package, secondary optics such as external plastic lenses/reflectors to direct the light as your application requires and power driver electronics. Read More

Design Engineers' Portal for Sensing and Machine Safety
Whatever industry you're in, or whatever product you manufacture, the right sensors to automate your plant, and to improve your overall efficiency, quality and safety are a must. You'll find Banner Engineering to be an amazing resource of products, training and people with expertise.

Design News Partner Zone Directory »

Please visit these other Reed Business sites