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CES 2024 Videos On Demand: OTC Hearing Aids - An Update
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You can now watch all CES 2024 conference programming videos on demand. There are hundreds of videos available, including a video of the "OTC Hearing Aids - An Update" session.
Recorded Events/Videos
VOX: Why We All Need Subtitles Now
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This VOX close captioned video on YouTube provides an excellent explanation of why the dialogue in TV and movies has gotten harder to hear. And it's not you.
Articles/Blog posts
The 7 Best Online Hearing Tests of 2023: Expert Reviewed
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The National Council on Aging | Adviser review team tested 15 online hearing tests, and selected the six best to help keep your hearing in tip-top shape.
Articles/Blog posts
How to Avoid Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Scams in 2023
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With more new hearing aid companies than ever, how can you separate the real deal from a fake? This National Council on Aging | Adviser article discusses ways to identify FDA-registered and FDA-cleared hearing aids, details on recent hearing aid regulation changes, and tips for avoiding scams.
Articles/Blog posts
Why Is Everyone Watching TV With the Subtitles On?
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This month in The Atlantic, Devon Gordon asks the question, "Why is everyone watching TV with the subtitles on?" He learns some fascinating information from industry insiders. You can access this article using Apple News or on The Atlantic website, where you may need to start a free trial to read the full story.
News releases
FCC Proposes Action to Expedite the Transition to Next Generation 911
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The Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to advance the transition to Next Generation 911, help ensure that the nation’s 911 system functions effectively, and support the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities—including video, text, and data—that will help first responders save lives.
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FCC Requires Video Conferencing Accessibility & Proposes ASL Support
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The Federal Communications Commission voted to require video conferencing platforms, like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Webex, to comply with the accessibility requirements under the Communications Act and agency rules that govern interoperable video conferencing services.
Articles/Blog posts
U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
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This article from Littler Mendelson P.C. breaks down the contents of the Dear Colleague letter from the US Departments of Education and Justice on digital accessibility in higher education.
Government documents
Recent news about a "Dear Colleague" letter on digital accessibility in higher education may have you wondering...
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In the last couple of months, we've seen a number of "Dear Colleague" letters regarding accessibility announced by various US administrative agencies, like the Department of Justice and the Department of Education, either individually or jointly. The most recent "Dear Colleague" letter ( attached below ) was issued jointly by the Justice Department and the Department of Education on May 19, 2023,…
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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes Video Conferencing Services Accessibility Rules
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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced she shared a proposal with her fellow Commissioners that would for the first time require video conferencing platforms to comply with accessibility requirements under the Communications Act.