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Government documents
#DidYouKnow: the FCC has restored Net Neutrality
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order (Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration) restoring Net Neutrality and bringing back a national standard for broadband reliability, security, and consumer protection, effective July 22, 2024. For People with Disabilities, the Order will: Better safeguard access to IP-based telecommunications relay…
Articles/Blog posts
Achieving telehealth equity for people with hearing loss
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In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…
Articles/Blog posts
Achieving telehealth equity for people with hearing loss
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In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: The FCC Requires Communication Access to Video Conferencing as of September 2024
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On June 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order in response to reports that video conferencing services lack—or have inferior—captioning; ineffective display of sign language interpreters; inability of blind or low vision users to find and use volume controls; and insufficient user control of accessibility tools. Further, there is no easy way to use…
Webpages/Websites
ADA.gov Fact Sheet: Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
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The Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in April 2024. There are specific requirements to ensure state and local governments' web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities. This fact sheet gives a summary of those requirements. The summary is designed to provide introductory information…
Discussion
Interoperable Video Conferencing Services: How accessible are they?
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Interoperable Video Conference Services (IVCS) use and offerings have exploded since the onset of the Corona Virus pandemic. Millions of individuals use these platforms to conduct work meetings, communicate with family and friends, access medical care and services, and to participate in private, civic, and public social, cultural, and societal events. However, for individuals with disabilities,…
Webpages/Websites
#DidYouKnow: The Americans with Disabilities Act has an official website - ADA.gov
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ADA.gov is the official website of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), operated by the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. It serves as a hub for information on the ADA, which is a law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in many areas of public life, such as employment, transportation, public accommodations, and access to state and local…
Event
Effective Communication and the ADA
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) people with disabilities have the right to participate in all programs, services, and activities. Sometimes people with disabilities need an auxiliary aid to participate in a program or service. For communication to be effective, people with disabilities must be provided with information in a format that they can understand. This workshop will talk…
User Stories
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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.
