Announcements

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the next Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The DAC meeting will be held remotely with captioning and ASL interpreting at https://www.fcc.gov/live . The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the event page at…

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold its first meeting of its 12th term in person on Thursday, April 4, starting at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the FCC’s Headquarters (45 L Street NE, Washington DC 20554). The Working Agenda and Public Notice announcing the meeting are now available on the CAC's webpage. The CAC meeting will be open to the public…

The Federal Communications Commission’s new rules say that wireless providers must put out certain emergency alerts in 13 of the most commonly spoken languages in the US, including American Sign Language (ASL). Now the FCC is asking people to share their thoughts on 18 different emergency message examples in these languages. Comments are due April 15, 2024.…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks comment on a Joint Proposal between industry and consumer organizations regarding the accessibility of closed captioning display settings. The Joint Proposal is supported by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA), Communication Service for the Deaf, the Hearing Loss Association of America, the National Association of the Deaf, and…

Are you an Older Adult (55+) with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss? Your input matters—Please take a 10-minute survey to help the Helen Keller National Center create a community-driven Older Adult Program. Your insights will help to guide a tailored initiative. Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7603107/3b1bb90bab39 Survey Deadline: February 29th 2024 If you have any questions or need…

ICAAT publishes new user stories on a regular basis. In these real-world stories, consumers with hearing loss and Deaf consumers discuss their technology priorities, their use of technology, and how technology fits into their lives. Check out these new user stories: Not Done Yet - https://allianceforaccess.org/user-stories/not-done-yet It Can Take Time -…

Participants are still needed for the market research opportunity, " In-Home User Experiences. " Enrollment ends next week on July 17. Adult participants are being sought for remote interviews to better understand in-home user experiences related to entertainment, the Internet, and security. Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation are available upon request for communication access, and…

A new market research opportunity, " In-Home User Experiences ," is available through Co-Design Connect on ICAAT. Adult participants are being sought for remote interviews to better understand in-home user experiences related to entertainment, the Internet, and security. Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation are available upon request for communication access, and compensation is provided.…

Comcast is now trying out ASL Video Remote Interpreting at four Xfinity Stores: Philadelphia PA Frederick MD St. Augustine FL San José CA (Brokaw Rd.) Customers at these locations can request VRI or opt for direct text messaging with the representative assisting them during the visit. Learn more at xfinity.com/ASL .