FCC Open Meeting (May 2015)
Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission
May 21, 2015
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
http://www.fcc.gov/events/open-commission-meeting-may-2015
Agenda
- Accessible Emergency Information: The FCC will consider a proposal to extend accessibility rules for emergency alerts to “second screens,” including tablets, smartphones, laptops, and similar devices. The Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would take additional steps to make emergency information in video programming accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Extend and Make Permanent ‘iCanConnect’ Program: The FCC will consider an Order to extend the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program and consider a Proposed Rulemaking to permanently extend the program. The program provides up to $10 million annually from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund to support programs that distribute communications equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind.