Charging stations for electric wheelchairs | Teresa Valenzuela | TEDxSanDiegoWomen
What if your freedom was limited by the charge on a battery? Teresa Valenzuela reveals the hidden barrier of "battery anxiety" for millions of personal electric vehicle users and presents a visionary solution: accessible, solar-powered charging hubs that promise to power a future of true mobility and independence for all. #AccessibleMobility #ChargingOurFuture #InclusiveDesign #TEDxSanDiego #TEDxSpeaker #TEDx #TED Global Mobility Advocate and seasoned speaker Teresa Valenzuela integrates urban design with technology solutions, driven by her 32-year experience as an electric wheelchair user to dismantle mobility barriers, envisioning innovations like her AI Network of Charging Stations. Her accessibility insights resonate across platforms, including a keynote at California's Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative launch advocating for inclusive digital infrastructure. Using her experience as a catalyst for change, Teresa promotes accessible technology and transportation for universal mobility. With decades of experience, she offers unique insights into urban planning, micromobility, and inclusive technology, seeking global collaboration to advance accessible mobility solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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