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Disabilities
American Council of the Blind Named to Consumer Advisory Committee
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 5, 2008 - 7:44pmFederal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin has added Eric Bridges of the American Council of the Blind to the FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee.
Democrat wants to require disability-friendly Internet phones, video
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 2, 2008 - 7:07amMost TVs and telephones must be outfitted with special features for people with hearing, vision, and speech impairments under U.S. law. But House Telecommunications Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) wants to expand those requirements to their Internet counterparts.
Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 23, 2008 - 6:40pmMay 1 2008 - 9:30am - May 1 2008 - 12:30pm
H.R. ____, Draft Legislation Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet Hearing
9:30 a.m. in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building
FCC attorney explains DTV options to hearing impaired
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 12, 2008 - 7:27amTo prepare for the digital TV transition, an FCC attorney addressed the Yuma chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America on Tuesday.
FCC Modifies Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules
Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 29, 2008 - 8:18amLast updated: February 29, 2008 - 4:50pm
In a Report and Order released Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission modified its hearing aid compatibility rules.
FCC Acts on Requests for Waiver of Hearing and Compatibility Rules
Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 28, 2008 - 8:15amLast updated: February 29, 2008 - 4:48pm
The Federal Communications Commission released a Memorandum Opinion and Order that addresses waiver requests filed by wireless service providers and a handset manufacturer seeking additional time to comply with a 2006 benchmark in the FCC’s hearing aid compatibility rules.
FCC Reform, DTV Top House Panel’s 2008
Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 5, 2008 - 10:29amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 10:56am
The staff of the House Commerce Committee is working on an agenda for 2008 -- topping the list are reforming the Federal Communications Commission and overseeing the transition to digital-only television broadcasting.
Markey introduces bill on telecom disability issues
Submitted by Benton Foundation on January 1, 2008 - 4:49pmLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 10:19am
Rep Ed Markey (D-MA) has introduced legislation into the House of Representatives that would dramatically overhaul the nation's telecom disability laws, extending them to new Internet based communications devices.
TRS Cost Recovery
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 20, 2007 - 8:23amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 9:42am
On Monday the FCC issued an order on issues concerning the compensation of telecommunications relay services providers from the Interstate TRS Fund.
Proposed Changes to FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 8, 2007 - 8:31amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 9:28am
In a Second Report and Order (Order) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice), the FCC addressed two outstanding issues related to its hearing aid compatibility rules and sought comment on possible changes to these rules.
