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Featuring up to date information on the activities of the RERC and its partners, along with other items of interest

Industrial Design Students at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech Create New Ideas for “Getting Wireless”

Industrial Design Students at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech

The 2009 HAC Survey

The 2009 Hearing Aid Compatibility Survey conducted by the Wireless RERC.

RERC Directors help set course for wireless ICT development in Romania

Center co-directors Michael Jones and Helena Mitchell participated in the Executive Workshop, “Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Mobile Business,” convened June 22nd and 23rd in Constanta, Romania.

Bruce Walker Recieves Helping Hands Service Award

 

RERC Submits FCC Filings on Public Safety Issues

 

RERC Submits FCC Filing on Broadband Deployment

 

NIDRR Releases Long-Range Plan: FY '05-'09

 

RERC Members Quoted in Government Technology Magazine

Paul Baker, Ph.D. and Nathan Moon were quoted in two articles in Government Technology Magazine.

Take the 2007-2011 Survey of User Needs

 

CSUN 2007

Wireless RERC researchers presented at CSUN 2007

Wireless RERC at CSUN 2007

Wireless RERC presentations at CSUN 2007

Wireless RERC Collaborates with Duke University

 

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RERC Featured in Research Horizons Magazine

The research and development efforts of the RERC are featured in a recent Research Horizons article.

RERC Comments Cited by FCC

The Wireless RERC was cited several times in the FCC's Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Student Project Ideas Published

Students - Are you interested in a semester-long project related to wireless and disability? Check out the "For Students" section of the website for information on potential projects and Georgia Tech faculty/staff sponsors.

RERC WEC Team Releases Publication on Accessible Emergency Communications

There are over 50 million people in America with a disability (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006) who are frequently overlooked in emergencies. This document is an introduction to select considerations to help meet the distinctive needs of people with disabilities (PWD) during an emergency.

Airline Travel Survey online

Airline Travel Survey of People with Visual Impairments

RERC Participates in GT Disability and Diversity Day

 

Ambassador Luis Gallegos Visits Shepherd Center

Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States, Luis Gallegos, toured Shepherd Center on November 16, 2007.

Strong Response to the new Survey of User Needs (SUN)

Highlights from almost 1200 responses to the RERC's survey on the use of wireless devices by consumers with disabilities

First Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)

January, 2008 - Initial findings from the first 1200 respondents to the Survey of User Needs

First Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)

January, 2008 - Initial findings from the first 1200 responses to the Survey of User Needs are now available.

RERC files FCC comments regarding HAC

Wireless RERC files FCC comments on “Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid Compatible Mobile Handsets”, WT Docket No. 07-250.

RERC Launches MyWirelessReview.com

MyWirelessReview.com: A new forum for wireless customers

FCC Holds DTV Workshop for Consumers with Disabilities

FCC holds Digital Television (DTV) consumer education workshop on consumers with disabilities

RERC Tests Wireless Emergency Alerts

Researchers on the RERC's Wireless Emergency Communications Project received good news last month during testing of their Wireless Emergency Communications (WEC) project. Results indicate that 94 percent of blind and visually impaired test subjects found WEC to be a significant improvement over their current methods of receiving emergency alerts.

New Forum for Wireless Customers

RERC launches www.mywirelessreview.com.

RERC Efforts Mentioned in AT&T Press Release on Universal Design

 

RERC Comments on CMAS Cited by FCC

 

PBA partners with community organizations to create accessible emergency communications.

PBA Atlanta Press Release on Field Test with RERC's WEC Team

Guide by Cell Introduces Text Messages and Alerts to Cultural Institutions

 

WEC Files Comments Regarding Service Rules for Public Safety Spectrum

 

WEC Continues to Pursue Access on All Fronts

 

New Partner for the RERC's Wireless Emergency Communications Project

 

WEC’s Policy Recommendations Inform Final Rule

 

Lighthouse International Technology Expo

Showcasing Assistive and Everyday Accessible Technologies That Make Life Easier for People with Vision Loss

FCC Rulemaking on Public Safety Spectrum Considers WEC’s Comments

 

RERC Participates in European Commission Ministerial Conference

 

RERC Announces Date for its State of Technology Conference

 

Hearing Aid Compatibility Videos

Videos on Choosing a Cell Phone That Works For You

State of Technology Conference Call for Papers

State of Technology Conference on Wireless Emergency Communications Call for Papers

Registration open for the Wireless Emergency Communications State of Technology Conference

registration open and information on the Wireless Emergency Communications State of Technology Conference

Helena Mitchell and Salimah LaForce to present at Include 2009

 

CTIA 2009 - Wireless Accessibility Forum presentations now available

 

Helena Mitchell interviewed on Public Radio's "Eye on Blindness"

 

2009 State of the Technology Conference

 

Take the 2010 Online Accessibility Resources Survey

2010 Online Accessibility Resources Survey

WEC Research featured in Emergency Management blog

 

Inaugural Event for New BCS USA Southeast Regional Group

 

The 2010 HAC Survey

 

Take the Work RERC's Survey on Job Accomodation Needs

 

Jim Mueller presents on inclusive design at VIC 2010 Conference

 

Attention Atlanta Area Visually Impaired Residents - Attend a One Day Workshop on GPS Technologies on March 12, 2011

 

Wireless RERC files comments to the DOJ for their ANPRM on Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1

 

CTIA redesigns www.AccessWireless.org

 

Press Release: CTIA redesigns www.AccessWireless.org

 

New SUNspot available - Income and wireless use

 

CTIA 2011 - Spotlight on Emergency Communications in a Wireless Environment

 

Helena Mitchell to Present at National Hurricane Conference

 

Wireless RERC Comments on Advanced Communications Technologies Rulemaking

 

Images - “Getting Wireless” GT teams

Images of the Georgia Tech Teams

Jim Mueller to present at RESNA 2011

 

New SUNspot available: Device Customization and Apps Use

 

Jim Mueller @ RESNA 2011

 

Jim Mueller, On the Conference Circuit

 

Presentation at Accord Services "Journey Back to Life" Meeting for Workers Compensation Case Managers

 

Congratulations go to Brian Coppola!