Abby, a transportation accessibility advocate and urban planning student in Portland, grew up as a blind individual in rural Washington State. Abby shares her personal journey navigating transportation challenges, advocating for accessible transit, and pursuing a career in transportation planning to influence future mobility policies.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Abby Griffith and her background

01:08 Growing up in Ridgefield and transportation limitations

04:04 Transition to college and commuting challenges

05:28 Advocacy for better transit and accessibility

08:23 Transit budget cuts in Portland and community response

11:51 Abby's work in transit organizing and advocacy

16:58 Deciding to pursue urban and regional planning

22:15 Experiences as a blind student in graduate school

26:02 The impact of Abby’s assessment on accessibility perspectives

28:00 Lessons learned from community visits and transit planning

32:43 Hope for the future and innovative solutions

36:54 Final thoughts and encouragement for advocacy

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Hosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. This episode was produced by Devin Silvernail.

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