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Policy Delphi Report: Access to Wireless Technologies for People with Disabilities: Issues, Opportunities and Policy Options

Results of a policy Delphi to probe key stakeholders’ opinions of what constitute the most significant issues surrounding the adoption and use of technologies by people with disabilities, as a precursor to the development of new policy approaches.

Factors Influencing Adoption of Wireless Technologies: Key Issues, Barriers and Opportunities for People with Disabilities

NOTE: Only the Executive Summary and Overview are provided in HTML format. For the full paper, please see the following Word Document:

Twelve Considerations for 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.

Public Safety Issues - May 2007

 

Comments submitted in response to the FCC’s Public Notice #4: Broadband Accessibility for People with Disabilities Workshop II – October 2009

 

Hearing Aid Compatibility - January 2008

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

Wireless RERC Weighs in on Accessible Mobile Phones Options - September 2010

 

WEC Files Comments Regarding Nationwide Testing of the Emergency Alert System - February 2010

 

WEC Files Comments Regarding Service Rules for Public Safety Spectrum - June 2008

 

Response to the FCC's Notice of Inquiry on the National Broadband Plan - June 2009

 

Regulatory Filings

The Wireless RERC has submitted filings to the FCC, DOJ and other federal regulatory agencies in areas related to telecommunications relay services (TRS) and Emergency Alert System (EAS), NG 9-1-1.

Telecommunications Relay Services and Emergency Alert System Filings - October 2004

 

Broadband Deployment to All Americans - May 2007

Wireless RERC comments in response to the Notice of Inquiry adopted on March 12, 2007, GN Docket No. 07-45 on Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the 1996 Act)

CMAS Filing - February 2008

 

Filings News

The comments filed in proceedings can make it into rulemakings. Below are some news items that demonstrate the WiRERC's contribution to the accessible ICT policy dialog, as well as, the impact on final ruklemakings.

September, 2006 Technology and Disability Policy Highlights

Volume: 6.08 September, 2006

April 2010 Technology and Disability Highlights

Volume: 10.4 April 2010 Technology and Disability Highlights

May, 2006 Technology and Disability Policy Highlights

Volume: 6.05 May, 2006

April, 2006 Technology and Disability Policy Highlights

Volume: 6.04 April, 2006

June - July, 2006 Technology and Disability Policy Highlights

Volume: 6.06 June / July, 2006