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ATIA 2025 Conference
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) will host its 2025 conference in Orlando, Florida, with additional virtual participation options. This annual event brings together professionals, educators, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to explore the latest advancements in assistive technology.
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Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
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Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
Discussion
Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Small Business Series: The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees
Research shows that accommodations are low in cost and positively impact the workplace in many ways. In this webinar, Tracie DeFreitas, Job Accommodation Network's Director of Training, Services, and Outreach, will discuss the high impact and low cost of accommodations. Joining Tracie will be a small business representative with experience accommodating employees. Participants will learn about:…
