Remarks of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn at the Disability Advisory Committee Meeting, Washington, D.C

Let me begin by expressing how pleased I am to see the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) move rapidly to certify states and territories for participation in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, also known as “iCanConnect.” I will focus specifically on three proceedings that were circulated during the previous Administration, that if acted upon, can significantly improve the lives of those living with a disability. First, it is imperative that we act to increase the number of hours of video described programming. The Commission must also address improved accessibility of closed captioning. Third, we have an opportunity to improve how Americans with hearing loss, access wireline and wireless communications services.