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• About Us
  • Contact Information
  • Center Members
  • Staff
  • Advisory Board
  • Projects
    • Research Projects
    • Development Projects
    • Training Projects
    • Completed Projects
  • Partners / Supporters
  • RERC Funding
  • FAQ Center
  • RERC Proposal: Importance of the Problem
  • RERC Abstract
  • Wireless RERC Brochure
  • Wireless RERC Brochure - html version
  • Background: Addressing a Significant Need
  • Staff Bios
    • Helena Mitchell, Ph.D.
    • Mike Jones, Ph.D.
    • Paul M. A. Baker, PhD
    • Maribeth Gandy
    • Brian Jones
    • Jim Mueller
    • Ed Price
    • Jeremy Johnson
    • Thad Starner, Ph.D.
    • Bruce Walker, Ph.D.
    • Tiffany O'Quinn
    • Leanne West
    • Vicki Haberman
    • Jeff Wilson
  • John Morris, Ph.D.
  • Ben Lippincott, Industry Relations Manager
• Technology
• Policy and Regulatory Issues
  • Policy Publications
    • FCC Filings
    • Policy Briefs
    • Policy Presentations
    • Technology and Disability Policy Highlights (TDPH)
    • List All Policy Publications
  • Emergency Communication
  • Policy Links
  • 2011 Regulatory Documents
    • FCC - Framework for Next Gen 911 Deployment
    • DOJ - Accessibility of Next Gen 911
    • FCC - Comments on 2010 HAC Regulations Review
• Publications
  • Annual Reports
    • Wireless RERC - APR 2008-2009
    • Wireless RERC 2007 Annual Report
  • Consumer Advisory Network Newsletters (CAN)
    • Consumer Advisory Newsletter, First Quarter, 2010
    • Consumer Advisory Network Newsletter, First Quarter, 2009
    • Consumer Advisory Network Newsletter, First Quarter, 2008
    • Consumer Advisory Network Newsletter, First Quarter, 2007
  • Regulatory Filings
    • Wireless RERC Weighs in on Accessible Mobile Phones Options - September 2010
    • RERC Response to FCC Notice on Emergency Alert System - May 2010
    • WEC Files Comments Regarding Nationwide Testing of the Emergency Alert System - February 2010
    • Comments submitted in response to the FCC’s Public Notice #4: Broadband Accessibility for People with Disabilities Workshop II – October 2009
    • Response to the FCC's Notice of Inquiry on the National Broadband Plan - June 2009
    • WEC Files Comments Regarding Service Rules for Public Safety Spectrum - June 2008
    • CMAS Filing - February 2008
    • Hearing Aid Compatibility - January 2008
    • Broadband Deployment to All Americans - May 2007
    • Public Safety Issues - May 2007
    • Telecommunications Relay Services and Emergency Alert System Filings - October 2004
    • Filing Files
    • Filings News
    • FCC’s Public Notice #4: Broadband Accessibility for People with Disabilities - October 2009
    • Advanced Communications in 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010
    • DOJ Filings
    • FCC 3rd NPRM-Review of Emergency Alert System 2011-07-19
  • Industry Newsletter
    • Winter 2009 Wireless RERC Industry Newsletter
    • Fall 2008 Wireless RERC Industry Newsletter (PDF)
    • Winter 2007/Spring 2008 Industry Newsletter (PDF)
    • Fall 2007 Wireless RERC Industry Newsletter (PDF)
    • GA AER Invitation to GPS Event
  • Industry Reports
    • Report on Online Accessibility Resources Survey
    • Thinking About Mobile Applications: Side By Side Clubhouse
  • Magazine Articles
    • Widening the Wireless World
  • Policy Briefs
    • Twelve Considerations for Accessible Emergency Communications
    • Policy Delphi Report: Access to Wireless Technologies for People with Disabilities: Issues, Opportunities and Policy Options
    • Factors Influencing Adoption of Wireless Technologies: Key Issues, Barriers and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
  • Presentations
    • CTIA 2009: Wireless Accessibility Forum Presentations
    • G3ict International Forum Presentation
    • Universal Design – Unlocking and Expanding Markets for Mobile Technologies
    • Accessibility in Municipal Wireless Networks: System Implementation, Policy, and Potential Barriers for People with Disabilities
    • World Usability Day Powerpoint (November, 2006)
    • Not your father's cellphone
    • Model Techniques for Consumer Research
    • Apportunities presentation given at M-Enabling Summit
    • Smartphone and Tablet Apps for Case Managers and their Patients Presentation
  • Technical Reports
    • Advanced Auditory Menus
  • Wireless Emergency Communications 2009 Conference Proceedings
    • Sessions
    • Organize by Theme
    • Speaker Bios
    • Background & Introduction
  • Wireless RERC - Year 3 Update
  • Wireless Emergency Communications: Summary of Initial Findings, October 2006–September 2009
  • Analysis of 2009 ICDR Call for Comments
  • Your Guide to Choosing a Cell Phone
  • Second Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN), 2007-2009
  • First Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)
  • Wireless RERC Industry Newsletter - Winter 2009
  • SUNspot - Latest findings from our Survey of User Needs
    • SUNspot 1 - About Wireless Users with Disabilities, 2010.08.10
    • SUNspot 2 - Preliminary Data Analysis for People with Visual Impairment, 2010.09.17
    • SUNspot 3 - Wireless Users with Disabilities in Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities, 10.31.2010
    • SUNspot 4 - Stroke Survivors and Wireless Use and Usability
    • SUNspot 5 - Wireless Users with Hearing Impairment, 2011.01.07
    • SUNspot 6 - People with Disabilities, Income, and Wireless Access - 2011.03.30
    • SUNspot 7 - Device Customization and Apps, 2011-07-18
    • SUNspot 8 - Preferences for Text-based Messaging and Mobile Internet, 2011.08.04
    • SUNspot 9 - Wireless Use and Usability by People with Dexterity Limitations, 2011.09.16
  • Emergency Communications Survey-Full Report-June 2011
  • Emergency Communications and People with Disabilities
    • Wireless Emergency Communications - Brief
    • Wireless Emergency Communications Ex Parte Cover Letter
    • Wireless Emergency Communications Ex parte Report
    • Summary Report-Use of Social Media for Emergencies by People with Disabilities
    • Emergency Communications and People with Disabilities
    • 12 Considerations for Accessible Emergency Communications
• For Consumers
  • RERC Consumer Research Projects
  • Consumer Advisory Network Newsletter
  • Cell Phone Feature Definitions
  • Your Guide to Choosing a Cell Phone
  • Your Guide to Choosing a Cell Phone (Page 2 of 2)
  • Consumer-related Publications
    • Consumer Presentations
  • Survey of User Needs for AAC Users
  • Online Wireless Accessibility Information Resources
• For Industry
  • Industry Involvement with RERC Projects
  • Industry-related Publications
  • User Personas
  • Online Accessibility Information Resources
  • Online Accessibility Files
    • Online Accessibility Information Resources
    • Online Accessibility Information Resources
  • Report on Survey on AccessWireless Beta Website
• For Students
  • Student-related Projects
• News
  • Industrial Design Students at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech Create New Ideas for “Getting Wireless”
  • The 2009 HAC Survey
  • RERC Directors help set course for wireless ICT development in 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
  • Take the 2007-2011 Survey of User Needs
  • CSUN 2007
  • Wireless RERC at CSUN 2007
  • Wireless RERC Collaborates with Duke University
  • News Items
    • NIDRR Long Range Plan FY '05-'09
  • News
  • RERC Featured in Research Horizons Magazine
  • RERC Comments Cited by FCC
  • Student Project Ideas Published
  • RERC WEC Team Releases Publication on Accessible Emergency Communications
  • Airline Travel Survey online
  • RERC Participates in GT Disability and Diversity Day
  • Ambassador Luis Gallegos Visits Shepherd Center
  • Strong Response to the new Survey of User Needs (SUN)
  • First Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)
  • First Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)
  • RERC files FCC comments regarding HAC
  • RERC Launches MyWirelessReview.com
  • FCC Holds DTV Workshop for Consumers with Disabilities
  • RERC Tests Wireless Emergency Alerts
  • New Forum for Wireless Customers
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • State of Technology Conference Call for Papers
  • Registration open for 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
  • 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
    • The Georgia Tech “Elizabeth and Stan” Teams
    • The Georgia Tech “Michael” Teams
    • The Georgia Tech ”Zach” 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!
• Events
  • MIT Enterprise Forum/ A.B.L.E. Tech
  • RESNA 2007
  • Hearing Loss Assoc. of America (HLAA) Convention
  • International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD)
  • National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 2007 Convention
  • Envision Conference 2007
  • Interactive Technologies Conference
  • INTERACT 2007: Socially-Responsible Interaction
  • Association of Late -Deafened Adults Conference
  • IEEE ISWC 2007
  • Icsid/IDSA World Design Congress
  • APPAM Research Conference
  • American Public Health Association Conference
  • Previous Events
  • Upcoming Events
  • Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability
  • TDI Biennial International Conference
  • 2008 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI)
  • Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference
  • RESNA Annual Conference
  • CHI 2008
  • ASSETS 2008
  • Lighthouse International Technology Expo
  • Wireless Emergency Communications State of the Technology Conference
  • Wireless RERC members to present at Include 2009
  • Paul M. A. Baker and Nathan Moon to present at CSUN
  • Wireless RERC to host accessibility forum at CTIA Wireless 2009 conference
  • Healthy Environments and Active Lifestyles Open House Event
  • National Emergency Number Association 2009
  • Inaugural Event for New BCS USA Southeast Regional Group
  • Assistive Technologies Showcase at Abilities Expo - Atlanta 2012
• Screen shot of mywirelessreview.com
• touch screen
• Testing a cell phone with a blindfold
• open-air fair tent for Wireless RERC testing
• INVITATION - Focus group on Wireless Emergency Communication
• WEC focus group
• Second Report: Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN) - Executive Summary
• Report on customer experiences with hearing aid compatible cellphones now available
• Survey
• Presentation and discussion: Steve Coaker, British Computer Society
• Encuesta
• GaRRS interview: Helena Mitchell on Wireless Emergency Communications
• Wireless RERC at AbilitiesExpo-Atlanta 2009
• GATech's Sonification Lab - Technology Demonstration at CVI-Atlanta
• IJEM special issue on Emergency Communications now available
• Photograph of Georgia Tech students participating in the annual design competition.
• Comments Filed Recommending Emergency Alert System Amendments
• Wireless RERC Researchers Invited to the ADA 20th Anniversary Celebration
• Survey
• Flyer - Inaugural Event for New BCS USA Southeast Regional Group
• Helena Mitchell will present on accessible emergency communications at ICADI 2010
• September 2010 - Technology and Disability Policy Highlights now available
• Wireless RERC files comments on accessible mobile phones
• SUNspot - Preliminary Analysis of Wireless Use and Usability
• Abilities Expo - Atlanta 2010
• Inclusive Wireless Design-VIC2010
• New SUNspot Available - Wireless use among urban, suburban, rural people with disabilities
• New SUNspot on stroke survivors available
• Wireless RERC files comments on 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act
• Wireless RERC Cited in Emergency Alerts Rulemaking
• New Report: Emergency Communications Survey
• Wireless RERC Emergency Communication Project Yields Results
• Wireless RERC releases report on Emergency Communications survey
• New SUNspot available - Use and usability of wireless devices and dexterity limitations
• Regulatory Impact: Wireless RERC Helps Advance Access to Technology
• Speech Technology Survey
• National Test of the Emergency Alert System-Survey
• Wireless RERC renewed with $4.75 million grant through 2016 and releasing smartphone accessibility apps through new "App Factory" development project
• Wireless RERC Influences EAS Final Rules
• Wireless RERC Comments on NG911 Rulemaking