{"674479":{"#nid":"674479","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Racing to the Finish Line","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETrey Quinn fulfilled a dream when he graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor\u2019s degree in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scs.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ecomputer science\u003C\/a\u003E. At the end of the master\u2019s computer science program, he fulfilled another by racing the Ramblin\u2019 Wreck in his powerchair.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBorn with cerebral palsy, Quinn has never let his condition slow him down, and he sees parallels between himself and the Institute\u2019s iconic mascot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI like the Wreck because I am a bit of a Ramblin\u2019 Wreck myself. I self-manage my own team of caretakers who keep me running throughout the day, and I am infamous for speeding around campus in my wheelchair,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQuinn always believed he could give the 1930 Ford Model A a run for its money in a race and got the opportunity to prove it. He led the Wreck throughout the race, from the starting line to the finish line at the end of Cherry Street. The speed of Quinn\u2019s chair surprised Ramblin\u2019 Wreck driver Matthew Kistner, but the master\u2019s candidate has always approached life with a full-speed-ahead mentality. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom the time he taught himself to use a computer in kindergarten, Quinn developed a passion for assistive technology and accessibility engineering. At 7 years old, he began working with Georgia\u2019s Assistive Technology Act Program, Tools for Life, and went on to deliver keynote speeches across the state, including one at the University of Georgia. But he knew he wanted to go to Georgia Tech. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQuinn was appointed as the youth advocate on the Tools for Life board following its adoption as a public service unit within the College of Design, where he began exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into human-centered design to enhance accessibility \u2014 a concept that he has been thinking about for some time. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI will be one of the most important innovations in modern history for people with disabilities. Growing up, the running joke in my house was that I was going to live independently one day with the help of robots and self-driving cars. From autonomous vehicles hopefully making transportation more accessible, to generative AI models assisting with typing speed and productivity, the potential applications of AI for accessibility are truly endless,\u201d he said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an undergraduate, Quinn earned scholarships and awards from multiple organizations for academic achievements and leadership in disability advocacy. As the founding president of the ABLE Alliance (GTABLE), he has worked with Disability Services to advocate for students requiring more advanced accommodations and to secure independent living services through partnerships with state agencies. The alliance also hosted disability-focused professional development events with companies such as Google, Bloomberg, and Georgia Power. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQuinn and GTABLE\u2019s advocacy led to establishing a part-time dean\u2019s list to honor students who cannot carry a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester due to extenuating life circumstances.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am proud of the legacy of accessibility and inclusion I am leaving on campus,\u201d he said. \u201cMy goal coming into Georgia Tech was to help make sure the Institute\u2019s motto of progress and service was actively being practiced with respect to disability accommodations on campus. Through my work in disability advocacy and mentoring other up-and-coming disabled student leaders on campus, I am proud to have done my small part in making Georgia Tech work better for everyone.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter Commencement, Quinn will be a software engineer at Bloomberg, where he completed multiple internships. He plans to continue his advocacy work and hopes to one day lead product accessibility and inclusive design programs in the software industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Trey Quinn will leave Georgia Tech with two degrees and a victory over the Ramblin\u2019 Wreck.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETrey Quinn will leave Georgia Tech with two degrees and a victory over the Ramblin\u2019 Wreck.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Trey Quinn will leave Georgia Tech with two degrees and a victory over the Ramblin\u2019 Wreck.  "}],"uid":"36418","created_gmt":"2024-05-01 20:49:41","changed_gmt":"2024-05-02 13:43:13","author":"sgagliano3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-05-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-05-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673914":{"id":"673914","type":"video","title":"Electric Wheelchair vs. the Ramblin\u0027 Wreck: A Graduation Wish Granted","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETrey Quinn wanted to do one thing before he left campus after six years and two degrees. He wanted to go head-to-head with the Ramblin\u0027 Wreck. Trey has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair. He also already holds an undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech and is earning a master\u0027s degree in computer science this spring. Trey is the president of Georiga Tech\u0027s ABLE Alliance \u2014 a student organization dedicated to improving on-campus disability inclusion.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1714656630","gmt_created":"2024-05-02 13:30:30","changed":"1714656683","gmt_changed":"2024-05-02 13:31:23","video":{"youtube_id":"H53fJ7madjk","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H53fJ7madjk"}},"673915":{"id":"673915","type":"image","title":"Trey Quinn poses next to the Ramblin\u0027 Wreck after a race. ","body":null,"created":"1714656821","gmt_created":"2024-05-02 13:33:41","changed":"1714656821","gmt_changed":"2024-05-02 13:33:41","alt":"Trey Quinn poses next to the Ramblin\u0027 Wreck after a race. 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