Groups related to Media and Entertainment (e.g., audio, video, text, film, TV, radio, video games, virtual and augmented reality)
Event
M-Enabling Summit
The M-Enabling Summit 2025 is set for October 6–8 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Now in its 13th year, the event brings together leaders from tech, government, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to focus on digital accessibility and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Digital Accessibility Innovation — A Deep Dive into Next-Generation User Experiences,” speaks to new approaches to…
Event
MEDICA 2025 – World Forum for Medicine
MEDICA 2025 is a massive in-person trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, known as the world’s largest event for medical technology, diagnostics, and healthcare innovation. The fair features 5,000+ exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Attendees will be able to access an exhibit floor, innovation forums, expert-led talks, product pitches, and award ceremonies that…
Reports
WHO and ITU Launch Global Standard to Protect Gamers from Hearing Loss
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released the first global standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among gamers, especially for children and young adults. The standard targets both gaming hardware and software, encouraging features like volume limiters, safe listening alerts, and headphone safety modes to reduce long-term exposure to…
Discussion
#MakeYourVoiceHeard: Tell the FCC your experiences with the loudness of commercials on TV and streaming platforms
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering whether to update the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act . The CALM Act requires commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany. These rules apply to television broadcasters and other multichannel video programming providers. However, broadcast providers, unlike streaming platforms, must…
User Stories
Hearing Loss Plus
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Discussion
Consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry.
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information about consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry. The NOI asks commenters to discuss ways to ensure that customer service for cable, satellite, voice, and internet providers is accessible, efficient, and informative. The NOI specifically seeks comment on the current state of customer…
Discussion
Consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry.
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information about consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry. The NOI asks commenters to discuss ways to ensure that customer service for cable, satellite, voice, and internet providers is accessible, efficient, and informative. The NOI specifically seeks comment on the current state of customer…
Discussion
Consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry.
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information about consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry. The NOI asks commenters to discuss ways to ensure that customer service for cable, satellite, voice, and internet providers is accessible, efficient, and informative. The NOI specifically seeks comment on the current state of customer…
Discussion
Consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry.
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information about consumers’ experiences accessing customer service assistance in the communications industry. The NOI asks commenters to discuss ways to ensure that customer service for cable, satellite, voice, and internet providers is accessible, efficient, and informative. The NOI specifically seeks comment on the current state of customer…
Discussion
Senator Casey Discusses Efforts to Ensure Federal Tech Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In a statement submitted Wednesday to the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey outlined his efforts to ensure that the federal government’s technology is accessible for people with disabilities. Existing law requires federal websites, apps, electronic documents, and other technology to be accessible for, and usable by, people with disabilities. However,…
