Communication Access

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Ensuring communication access means every person is able to communicate and be communicated with fully and equally. Wherever communication is taking place, all parties must be able to participate--no matter what accommodation is needed to make that happen. 

What constitutes an accessible communication experience? What does it mean to ensure that communication access is provided? These and other related topics are open for discussion in the Communication Access group.

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News releases

FCC Announces Domestic Abuse Survivors May Get Discounted Phone Services

On September 10, 2024, the FCC announced that survivors of domestic abuse can get discounted phone, internet, or bundled services through the FCC’s Lifeline program. Survivors can now make a request with their service provider to separate their mobile phone lines from family plans where the abuser is on the account. Impacted survivors experiencing financial hardship can also receive up to six…

Government documents

#DidYouKnow: The FCC Adopted a Closed Captioning Display Settings Order

At its July 18, 2024 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Third Report and Order requiring manufacturers of covered apparatus and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) to make closed captioning display settings readily accessible to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Order adopts a “readily accessible” requirement for closed captioning…

Event

TDI's NextGen Accessibility Summit 2024

The NextGen Accessibility Summit aims to bring together thought leaders, innovators, and advocates dedicated to creating an accessible digital future. TDI's goal is to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and drive meaningful change in the realm of accessibility in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The event schedule includes: Keynote Speakers: Insightful perspectives from the…

News releases

#DidYouKnow: FCC Requires Next Generation 911 Services for Internet-Based Relay Services

On July 19, 2024, the FCC released a Report and Order taking steps to advance the nationwide transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911). Unlike the current 911 system, NG911 uses Internet Protocol (IP)-based format and routing, and will support the transmission of text, photos, videos, and data. In the Report and Order, the FCC adopted the first nationwide NG911 transition rules that define the…

Event

2024 M-Enabling Summit

The M-Enabling Summit is the annual conference and showcase of the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict), held in Washington, DC, to promote accessible technologies and environments for persons with disabilities and older persons. The M-Enabling Summit has established itself as the leading global conference and showcase covering the fast-moving…