Page 8 - The Scoop Newsletter July 2023

Georgia Digital Driver’s Licenses and IDs Provide Positive Impact on Georgians with Disabilities

The implementation of Georgia Digital Driver’s License and IDs for iOS smartphones has already proved successful for
efficiency and security, but it also has an added benefit – it is more accessible for people with paralysis or limited hand
function. It is an opportunity to bring an additional positive impact, offering newfound convenience, independence, and
security for Georgians facing mobility challenges.

As the application gains more acceptance, Georgians with disabilities will be able to navigate their daily lives with greater
ease. Currently, it can be difficult for those with limited hand function to retrieve their wallets from a pocket or bag and
then remove their IDs from a small space within their wallet. With a Digital Driver’s License, people can easily access their
identity verification and present it through their smartphone, a device that is already an essential part of modern life for
many.

Officials with the Shepherd Center, an Atlanta rehabilitation hospital that provides care for people experiencing the most
complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple
sclerosis, and pain, have commended DDS saying that the new technology will be useful to a significant portion of their
patient population that have limited or no dexterity in their hands.

“Your innovation will make traveling easier for Georgians with disabilities,” commented Emma Harrington, Director of
Injury Prevention and Education Services at Shepherd Center.

While TSA Precheck is the only current acceptable use for Digital Driver’s License and IDs, adoption by additional
industries is forthcoming. Likewise, the application will be available for Android devices in the near future.

Data as of July 5, 2023