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Open FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) provides a means for stakeholders with interests in accessibility issues to exchange ideas, facilitates the participation of consumers with disabilities in proceedings before the Commission, and assists the Commission in educating the greater disability community and covered entities on disability-related matters.…
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Discover AuraCast with Tom Kaufman
In this HLAA Boston Chapter meeting, discover how the emergence of Auracast, a groundbreaking Bluetooth technology, can revolutionize hearing accessibility. This session delves into Auracast's potential for direct-to-hearing-aid streaming and how it complements existing hearing loop systems.
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Public Meeting of the U.S. Access Board
All are welcome to attend the public session of the next meeting of the U.S. Access Board, which will be open to the public. The agenda for the session includes election of officers, brief reports from standing Board committees and the Executive Director, federal agency updates, and a presentation by nine-time Paralympian Candace Cable. Members of the public may attend and listen to the session…
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CIICA Conversations: Young Adults: Access to Music, Theater, Cinema
The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) hosts conversations among small groups to discuss a suggested topic for a short time: one hour. The conversations are facilitated by Community Members, captioned and the summary of the issues which emerged are published on the website afterward. During this conversation, young adult CI users can share their thoughts and experiences…
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FCC December 13 Open Meeting to Consider Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility
As part of the FCC's open meeting agenda, the Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that tentatively concludes that hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for 100% of wireless handset models is an achievable objective and seeks comment on proposals to implement this requirement. The FCC meeting will be streamed live with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live . If you would like to…
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Public Meeting of the US Access Board
The Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. Members of the U.S. Access Board meet quarterly over the course of three days. At the Board meetings, a public session is slated and open for members of the public to attend. Communication Access…
