The Stream by AASHTO
The Stream by AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Advancing Accessibility in Transportation
23 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 2:10 pm.
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In this episode, Alan Hejl talks about how his work at General Motors addressing the vehicle needs of the disabled, along with the travel difficulties experienced by his wheelchair-bound wife, inspired him to form his company, Spark Access. Hejl dives into how those personal experiences pushed him to advocate for the mobility needs of the disabled – especially in terms of how greater mobility for the disabled fosters more inclusion for them in society. Hejl also explains how his advocacy efforts include creating more autonomous vehicle accessibility for the disabled.