Events

Liza Dixon, an engineer and researcher in the field of human-centered automation, shares why we should care about autonowashing, what needs to be done to avoid it, and how we can make our roads safer through education.

Chandler, Ariz., has been dubbed the self-driving capital of the country. Denny Barney, president and CEO of the regional economic development coalition PHX East Valley Partnership, shares how self-driving technology has affected business development and growth as interest in this space and its supporting industries has grown in the suburbs of Phoenix over the last four years.

How can we make transportation more accessible for members of the blind and visually impaired community? Watch our live discussion with Sam Kansara, a senior product manager at Waymo, and Marc Ashton, CEO at the Foundation for Blind Children.

How is technology changing road safety? Watch our live discussion with Jason Frazier, State Executive Director of MADD Arizona, and Natasha Thomas, Regional Executive Director of MADD NorCal.

On November 7th, 2021 the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona will be hosting the Epilep-TEA party, to bring local awareness to epilepsy.

A luncheon and panel discussion on policies & issues affecting women's health in the workplace.

Waymo is proud to sponsor this year's virtual Arizona Council of the Blind convention. AZCB’s 2021 15th anniversary virtual meeting will be held on Friday afternoon, April 16th, and Saturday, April 17th, using the Zoom meeting platform.

This virtual challenge is asking that your Run, Walk or Bike for the Foundation for Blind Children in the month of March. When you join March for Sight you are transforming the lives of our students through your financial support and time advocating for our students. By walking, running or biking for the Foundation for Blind Children you are helping us envision a world where vision loss is a diagnosis not a disability.

Waymo is sponsoring the Special Olympics of Arizona’s virtual polar plunge, an annual tradition that raises awareness and funds for the nonprofit’s programming. With emphasis on acceptance, respect and inclusion, SOAZ operates under the assumption that people with intellectual disabilities are capable of participation in all aspects of life by focusing on abilities rather than limitations.

Let’s Talk Autonomous Driving and Waymo are once again supporting the Arizona Distracted Driving Summit. We’re proud to help raise awareness about one of the leading factors in crashes today and have created an online quiz to test your knowledge of distracted driving stats in Arizona.

Every year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts “Walk Like MADD” events across the country to raise funds that support MADD’s national efforts to educate the public and serve victims of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Drunk driving remains the number one cause of death on U.​S.​ roadways, taking over 10,000 lives each year. Together with MADD, Waymo and Let’s Talk Self-Driving are working to build a world where there are no more victims.

Every year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts “Walk Like MADD” events across the country to raise funds that support MADD’s national efforts to educate the public and serve victims of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Drunk driving remains the number one cause of death on U.​S.​ roadways, taking over 10,000 lives each year. Together with MADD, Waymo and Let’s Talk Self-Driving are working to build a world where there are no more victims.

Waymo is proudly sponsoring Foundation for Blind Children's virtual event celebrating the last year of accomplishments, including programming for students ranging from birth to over 100 years old. Founded in the 1950s, the Foundation for Blind Children is the only agency of its kind in Arizona and is an essential resource to families and children with blindness or low vision.

Every year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts “Walk Like MADD” events across the country to raise funds that support MADD’s national efforts to educate the public and serve victims of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Drunk driving remains the number one cause of death on U.​S.​ roadways, taking over 10,000 lives each year. Together with MADD, Waymo and Let’s Talk Self-Driving are working to build a world where there are no more victims.

NCIL’s Annual Conference is the largest Independent Living event of the year. NCIL regularly hosts over 1,000 people, including grassroots advocates, CIL and SILC leadership, members of Congress, government officials, and representatives from other organizations that work for justice and equity for people with disabilities. The theme of NCIL’s 2020 Annual Conference on Independent Living isEvolution of Our Revolution. 2020 will mark the 30th anniversary of the ADA and serve as a time to reflect and celebrate. We must also look forward and commit ourselves to the promise that the IL Movement belongs to everybody with a disability.

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities.

2020 SADD National Virtual Conference on youth health & safety.

Each year, thousands of families find themselves facing uncertainty when their loved ones suddenly experience seizures and epilepsy-associated challenges.The Arizona’s Walk to End Epilepsy takes place each spring as a family-friendly, community awareness, walk/run event which includes music, dancing, entertainment and more!