"This page is a digitally archived AccessInfo Announcement"
In a Public Notice dated August 31, 2023, the FCC’s Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination announced that it will host a listening session on September 14, 2023 at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC to gain additional information and understanding from affected communities, state, local, and Tribal governments, public interest advocates, and academia about broadband access experiences unique to persons with disabilities – including challenges, barriers, and potential solutions – as they work to ensure all people of the United States benefit from equal access to broadband. The purpose of this listening session is to continue the Commission’s outreach in support of its ongoing efforts to promote equal access to broadband for everyone.
The listening session will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT at Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. The program agenda will include presentations from the Task Force, local leaders, and disability community stakeholders, and advocates, providing the Commission with first-hand knowledge it needs to further its goals to create a framework for addressing digital discrimination. The listening session will be recorded and archived on the FCC’s website. ASL interpreters and captioning will be provided in person.
Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fulfill the request. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
Link to Public Notice:
URL: https://www.fcc.gov/document/digital-discrimination-task-force-event-gallaudet-univ-sept-14
Additional information about the listening sessions and the Task Force’s work can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/task-force-prevent-digital-discrimination. To contact or request a meeting with the Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination, email PreventDigitalDiscrimination@fcc.gov.