She Drives: VERITY Now May 2023 Update
At VERITY NOW, we’re working to improve women’s safety in vehicles by advocating for updated crash testing standards. She Drives is a monthly email newsletter with updates on the latest news, research, upcoming events and ways to get involved with VERITY NOW. We’re glad you’re here, now let’s get into it.
THE LATEST
In this section, we’ll cover all the things we’ve been working on or paying attention to over the last month and what is coming up next.
SPOTTED IN THE NEWS: VERITY Now Co-Chair, Susan Molinari Speaks with POLITICO about closing the gender gap in vehicle safety
VERITY Now Co-Chair and Former Congresswoman Susan Molinari recently sat down for an interview with POLITICO to discuss why federal policymakers have not yet adopted the use of female crash test dummies that could save women’s lives.
The discussion comes as the US Department of Transportation falls months behind on promises in the department's Fall 2022 agenda to issue regulations on advanced THOR dummies, including the THOR 5th female crash test dummy, which was scheduled to be published this month.
UPCOMING EVENT: Automotive Safety Council (ASC) Technology Fair on June 14th in DC
The Automotive Safety Council, in coordination with the Congressional Auto Caucus, is hosting a technology fair on Wednesday, June 14. The event will bring together leaders in auto safety to discuss the latest lifesaving technologies through the use of panels, videos and hands-on displays.
At the event, the advanced female crash test dummy THOR 5th will be on display along with its elderly counterpart. If you are interested in attending, RSVP and read further for additional details.
DID YOU KNOW?
There’s a lot to cover when it comes to vehicle safety, especially when it comes to women’s safety. In this section, we’ll cover the top things you need to know when it comes to protecting women behind the wheel.
#DYK? The most sophisticated crash test dummies are built using materials to replicate human body parts and equipped with sensors to simulate nerves? Go the extra mile: this video is a great resource for those who want to learn more about advanced crash test dummies.
TWEET ALL ABOUT IT
Have you or someone close to you been injured in an auto accident due to your gender, shape, or size? We want to hear your stories. Please share with us how inequality in automotive safety standards has impacted your life. Your stories will help in our fight. If you have a story, email us at info@veritynow.org or retweet the post linked below to encourage friends to share their stories with us, too.
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Are you interested in joining our fight for equitable safety standards in vehicle testing? Maybe you should be an official VERITY Now coalition member. Please reach out to info@veritynow.org to learn more about our free membership.
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