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13
Sep

Achieving by learning from failures and overcoming obstacles and adversity

“Everyone has a unique and beautiful story. We just need to listen and we will be changed.” – Casey Feldman, 1988-2009. This beauty of stories and their power to change us was evident on September 12th, when I participated in the Vermont Association for Justice (VTAJ) “Cornerstone Stories,” a TED style program in which speakers were asked to talk about overcoming failures or obstacles on the path to success [….]

05
Sep

Joel Feldman, EndDD founder, interviewed on radio this week

Joel feldman, EndDD.org founder, was interviewed this week on The Peggy Smedley weekly radio show, “The Voice of M2M and Connected Devices”,  giving his thoughts  on heads-up-displays (HUD’)s for vehicles and what teens are saying to him regarding distracted driving by their parents. The Peggy Smedley Show, The Voice of M2M and Connected Devices, is

27
Aug

Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Report Highlights State and Local Initiatives to Combat Teen Distracted Driving

The GHSA’s newest report provides the most comprehensive summary of efforts undertaken to date nationwide to combat teen distracted driving. This report highlights teen distracted driving research, the extent of the teen distracted driving problem and summarizes applicable legislative and enforcement efforts. More importantly, it also describes a number of innovative programs from across the country, including EndDD.org, that are showing promise in reducing distracted driving crashes [….]

21
Aug

Lawyers Have Responsibility to Exemplify Distraction-Free Driving

“Driving while distracted can be deadly. As lawyers, parents and leaders in our community, we have an obligation to drive safely without being distracted. We are the ones who set the example for others to follow.” Joel Feldman’s article, “Lawyers Have Responsibility to Exemplify Distraction-Free Driving” was featured in The Legal Intelligencer on Friday, August

19
Aug

Claiming it can make texting and tweeting safe for drivers with its “Heads Up Display”, Navdy ignores the science of cognitive distraction

First it was Google, proclaiming that allowing drivers to wear Google Glass would promote safety. Now San Francisco- based startup, Navdy, claims its Heads Up Display (HUD) would permit drivers to text and tweet safely while driving because the product projects images in the forward visual field of the driver so the driver does not

20
Jul

Working With Amazing Young People To End Distracted Driving – SADD and FCCLA 2014 National Conferences

In June I was privileged to be able to speak at the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) National Conference in Washington, D.C. and in July, at the FCCLA (Family Career, Community Leaders Of America) National Conference in San Antonio, TX. Each organization is led by incredibly committed, dynamic and compassionate youth. After attending these conferences