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Autonomous Shuttle Services for Rural Veterans: Lessons Learned and a Roadmap for Autonomous Shuttle Deployment in Rural Areas for the VA

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Principal Investigator

Sherrilene Classen
Department: HP-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Sherrilene Classen PhD

Professor and Chair

Co-Investigators

Sandra M Winter
Department: HP-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Sandra M Winter PhD, OTR/L

Research Assistant Scientist

Project Personnel

Graduate Research Assistant

Video Production & Technical Support

Jason Rogers
Department: HP-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Jason Rogers BS

IT Analyst and Driving Simulator Lab Manager

Industry Partner

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Mr. Mark Reid,
SVP, Public Affairs,
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Collaborators

University of Florida Department of Occupational Therapy
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

Funding Source

Office of Rural Health – North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System

Synopsis

From the data of 123 Veterans, GIS analyses of transportation needs for rural Veterans, and current VA practices, we will develop a VA centric roadmap with recommendations for adopting and deploying autonomous shuttles (AS) as a mode of community mobility for rural Veterans.

project team collage
Team members (from left): Dr. Sandra Winter, Ms. Isabelle Coppa Wandenkolk, Dr. Sherrilene Classen, and Mr. Jason Rogers