FSHD University: Autonomy in Driving: Maintaining & Expanding Independence

Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 pm ET

Presenter: Don Burke, Additional Panelists TBD

Autonomous driving technology is no longer a vision of the future—it’s here, and it’s rapidly changing how people think about mobility and independence. But what can this technology actually do, and what does this technology mean for individuals living with FSHD?

Join long-time FSHD advocate and volunteer Don Burke, who is also well known in the Tesla community as an experienced Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester and road-trip adventurer, for an engaging discussion on how autonomous driving technology is transforming mobility and independence. Drawing from his firsthand experiences with Tesla and insights into other autonomous platforms such as Waymo, Don will explore the opportunities and limitations of today’s self-driving technology, discuss who may benefit most, and examine practical considerations, including electric vehicles, affordability, and why now is the right time for the FSHD community to become familiar with these rapidly evolving innovations.

Whether you’re curious about self-driving vehicles, considering an electric vehicle, or simply interested in how technology is reshaping independence for people with disabilities, this webinar will provide valuable insights and plenty of time for audience questions.