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Advanced Communications Services and Equipment
- 2024-03-07
FCC Seeks Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2024-02-26
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2023-06-12
FCC Requires Access to Video Conferencing, Proposes Performance Objectives and TRS Integration - 2023-03-01
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2022-10-12
FCC Submits 2022 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2022-07-13
FCC Takes Enforcement Action Against Verizon Wireless for Apparently Failing to Produce Documentation Exhibiting Due Diligence in Exploring Accessibility and Achievability of its Premium Visual Voicemail Service - 2022-06-22
FCC Invites Public Comment on Tentative Findings for the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2022-06-10
FCC Grants Informal Complaint Alleging Non-Compliance with the FCC’s Accessibility Requirements - 2022-05-20
Comment Due Dates Set for Interoperable Video Conferencing Services - 2022-02-24
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2022-02-17
FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2021-09-30
FCC Consent Decree with Pluto and ViacomCBS to Resolve Violations of Internet Protocol (IP) Closed Captioning Rules - 2021-09-17
FCC Extends Deadline for Nominations for 2021 FCC Chair’s AAA - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2021-04-08
FCC Seeks Comment on Any Needed Updates to CVAA Rules - 2021-03-04
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2020-03-26
FCC Extends Deadline for Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2019-06-20
FCC Chairman Pai Announces Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2019-05-17
FCC Seeks Comment on Google Fiber’s Petition for Waiver of User Interfaces Requirements - 2019-03-07
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2019-02-04
Reminder: FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2019 - 2018-10-09
FCC Sends CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2018-08-09
FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2018 CVAA Biennial Report - 2018-04-10
FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of Biennial Report to Congress (Updated: CORRECTED COMMENTS DUE DATE) - 2018-03-01
FCC Reminds Public about Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2017-12-27
FCC Grants Final Waiver of Advanced Communications Services Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software - 2017-12-12
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2018 - 2017-12-05
FCC Adopts New Technology Transitions Rules and Invites Comment On Proposed Elimination of Outreach Requirements - 2017-11-28
FCC Invites Comments about Impact of Nationwide Number Portability on Disability Access - 2017-11-22
FCC Authorizes Permissive Use of the Next Generation TV Broadcast Transmission Standard - 2017-11-02
FCC Invites Comment on Petition for Extension of Waiver of Rules Requiring Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment - 2017-10-05
FCC Announces Comment Dates for NCTA's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of Commission's Video Description Expansion Order - 2017-09-26
FCC Grants a Waiver of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Fiat Chrysler Vehicles - 2017-09-26
Commission Proposes Changes in Procedures for Formal Disability Complaints - 2017-08-09
FCC Seeks Exhibitors for the 2017 Accessibility Innovations Expo - 2017-08-01
FCC’s Connect2Health Task Force Announces Listening Sessions on Broadband Health Divide - 2017-07-31
FCC Celebrates the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - 2017-07-07
Sorenson seeks partial reconsideration of Relay User Equipment Profile deadline - 2017-07-07
FCC Order Approves Four-year VRS Provider Rate Plan and Addresses Other Matters - 2017-07-03
FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the TRS Fund - 2017-06-21
Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - 2017-06-15
July 1 Deadline for Captioning of Video Clips of Programming Shown Live or Near-Live on Television when delivered via Internet Protocol - 2017-06-15
FCC Chairman Pai Honors Innovators in Accessibility Communications Technology - 2017-03-21
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by April 13, 2017 - 2017-02-07
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2016-12-23
FCC Extends Waiver from Advanced Communications Services (ACS) Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software - 2016-12-22
Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Honda Motor Co. - 2016-10-07
FCC Report on Congress Required by the CVAA - 2016-09-30
FCC Issues Reminders and Recommendations to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to People with Disabilities - 2016-08-23
FCC Seeks Comment Tentative Findings 2016 CVAA Biennial Report - 2016-08-03
FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility - 2016-05-24
FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2016-03-11
March 31, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Two Accessibility Items Expanding Access for People with Disabilities - 2016-02-03
FCC Extends Waiver of Advanced Communications Services Accessibility Requirements for Basic E-Readers - 2016-01-12
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2015-12-01
FCC Announces the Compliance Deadline for Providing Accessible Emergency Information for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired - 2015-11-25
FCC Adopts Usability Requirements for Video Programming Controls - 2015-10-09
Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of ACS Accessibility Waiver for E-Readers - 2015-09-17
FCC Grants Limited Extension of Waiver from the Advanced Communications Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software - 2015-08-10
ASL Video About Porting Your Ten-Digit Phone Number for VRS - 2015-07-24
Job Opportunity: FCC seeks Section 508 Coordinator - 2015-07-14
Deadlines Set for Submitting Comments on Proposed Rules to Make Emergency Information on Television More Accessible to Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired - 2015-05-07
Blog by FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative Director, Jamal Mazrui - 2015-05-05
FCC Announces Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under Closed Captioning Rulers - 2015-04-14
Blog by the FCC Chairman: Direct Video Communication Access - 2015-01-29
FCC Extends Waiver of Advanced Communications Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers - 2014-12-23
FCC Seeks Nominations for 4th Chairmans Awards for Advancements in Accessibility - 2014-12-02
FCC Announces Formation of Disability Advisory Committee and seeks Nominations for Membership - 2014-11-06
FCC Announces Panelists for the Forum on Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications Technology - 2014-10-08
FCC Report to Congress Required by the CVAA - 2014-08-29
FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2014 CVAA Biennial Report - 2014-09-29
Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of ACS Accessibility Waiver for E-Readers - 2014-06-25
FCC Extends Period for Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for Biennial CVAA Report - 2014-06-18
FCC Releases Three Items Related to Disability Access Matters - 2013-04-30
Section 718 Accessible Internet Browers on Mobile Phones - 2014-03-18
Accessibility Recording and Contact Information Requirements - 2014-01-29
FCC Grants One-Year Waiver of Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers - 2013-01-31
Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2012-10-05
FCC Report to Congress Required by the CVAA - 2012-08-23
Comment on FCC Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies - 2012-07-13
FCC Seeks Comments on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies - 2012-06-27
Link Correction: Request for comments on NCTA petition for class waiver of ACS - 2012-05-18
Request for comment on CEA and ESA petitions for class waiver of ACS rules - 2012-05-09
Corrected AccessInfo Notice re: FCC Seeks Comments on User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus - 2011-10-12
Final Rules and Proposed Rules for Accessible Advanced Communications - 2011-08-16
The Information Needs of Communities, Chapter 24, People with Disabilities - 2011-04-08
AccessInfo Digest - Week of April 4-8, 2011 - 2011-04-06
Extension of Comment and Reply Comment Dates for Mobile Phone Accessibility NPRM - 2011-03-16
Corrected Comment due date for the NPRM on Advanced Communications Services - 2011-03-14
New Information Sheet on the 21st Century Communications and Video Programming Accessibility Act - 2010-10-13
Twenty-First Century Accessibility Act Passed
Audio Description
- 2024-06-21
FCC Seeks Comment on TNT & TBS Petition for Limited Waiver of Audio Description Requirements - 2024-02-29
FCC Announces New Listing of Top 5 National Nonbroadcast Networks for Audio Description Rules - 2023-12-01
FCC Reminder and More about Audio Description - 2023-10-18
FCC Adopts Audio Description Expansion Order Ahead of Open Meeting - 2023-03-30
FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Audio Description Expansion FNPRM - 2022-12-01
FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Expansion of Audio Description to Additional TV Markets - 2022-03-17
FCC Announces March 28 Forum on Online Audio Description - 2021-12-01
FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Phase in of Audio Description Rules - 2021-09-07
FCC Seeks Information on Accessibility of Children’s Programming to Children with Disabilities - 2021-08-18
FCC Grants Warner Media a Limited Waiver From Audio Description Rules - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2021-03-09
FCC Announces New Listing of Top 5 National Nonbroadcast Networks for Audio Description Rules - 2019-10-09
FCC Report to Congress on Video Description - 2019-10-08
FCC Grants USA Network a Limited Waiver of the Video Description Rules - 2019-06-14
FCC Seeks Comment on USA Network’s Petition for a Waiver of Its Video Description Requirements - 2019-02-04
FCC Seeks Comment on Recent Developments in the Video Description Marketplace - 2018-06-26
FCC Invites Comment on VRS Providers’ Joint Petition for Waiver - 2018-05-17
FCC Announces Nonbroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements - 2018-03-13
FCC Invites Comment for Petition for Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements - 2018-1-16
FCC Begins Process to Update List of Included Nonbroadcast Networks Under Video Description Rules - 2017-11-22
FCC Authorizes Permissive Use of the Next Generation TV Broadcast Transmission Standard - 2017-08-24
FCC Announces Effective Date and Compliance Deadline for Other Matters adopted in the VRS Compensation Rates Order - 2017-07-31
FCC Announces Comment Dates for Sorenson's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of 2017 VRS Interoperability Order - 2017-07-12
FCC Increases Amount of Required Video Described Programming on Top-Rated Networks - 2017-06-27
New FCC ASL Video: 2017 VRS Improvements Order - 2017-06-23
Commission to Consider Increasing the Required Hours of Video Described Programming at July Meeting - 2017-03-24
FCC Approves Item to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Video Relay Service - 2016-05-31
FCC Announces Due Dates for Comments about Proposed Rules Expanding the Availability of Video Described Programming - 2016-04-04
The FCC Proposes Rules to Expand Video Description Access - 2015-11-03
FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Seeking Comment on Temporarily Freezing certain Video Relay Service Rates and on Measures to Enhance the Service - 2015-01-30
FCC Issues Public Notice to Update List of Nonbroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements - 2014-07-03
FCC Submits Report to Congress on Video Description - 2013-07-10
FCC Asks for Input on Video Description - 2012-11-20
Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description - 2012-07-05
Three Disability Proceedings - 2012-06-18
On-Line Video Description Consumer Guide - 2011-04-08
AccessInfo Digest - Week of April 4-8, 2011 - 2011-03-28
Video Description NPRM: New Comment and Reply Comment Dates - 2011-03-21
NPRM on Video Description - Comment Dates Released
Closed Captioning on Television
- 2020-03-25
FCC Shares Resources about Accessible Televised Emergency Information - 2019-09-05
FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Caption Quality Petition - 2017-12-22
FCC Announces Effective Date for Certain Closed Captioning Rules - 2017-11-03
FCC’s November 16, 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Items Pertaining to Technology Changes - 2017-09-29
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to People with Disabilities - 2017-06-09
FCC Reminds Public about New Requirement to Pass Through Emergency Information on the Secondary Audio Stream - 2017-01-10
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Waive Closed Captioning Registration and Certification Requirements - 2016-08-30
FCC Announces Effective Date of Certain Rules Adopted in the Closed Captioning Responsibilities Order - 2016-03-02
FCC Updates Captioning Rules to Enhance Accessibility to Video Programming on Television - 2016-02-10
FCC Announces (1) Effective Date for New Accessibility Rules on User Interfaces and (2) Deadlines for Comment on Proposed Rules for User Display Settings for Closed Captioning - 2015-06-22
FCC Extends Deadline for ENT Report By 120 Days - 2015-05-05
FCC Announces Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under Closed Captioning Rules - 2015-04-01
Comment Deadlines Established for National Association of Broadcast Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Information Requirements - 2015-03-13
FCC Updates List of Nonbroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements - 2015-01-21
Comment Due Dates Established for Proposed Rules to Update Definition of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) - 2014-12-31
FCC Captioning Quality Rules: Comment Deadlines Established and Effective Dates Annouced - 2014-12-23
FCC Invites Public Comment on Updating Definition of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor - 2014-12-16
FCC Invites Comment on Proposed Requirement for Video Programmer Registration and Certification - 2014-06-20
Correction-FCC Extends Comment Deadlines on Closed Captioning Quality Proposed Rules - 2014-06-18
FCC Releases Three Items Related to Disability Access Matters - 2014-04-22
New Electronic Filing Procedures for Requests for Exemption from the FCC's Captioning Rules - 2014-04-04
Correction-FCC announces deadlines for comments on Closed Caption Quality and effective dates of the new rules - 2014-04-03
FCC announces deadlines for comments on Closed Caption Quality and effective dates of the new rules - 2014-02-25
FCC Releases the Closed Captioning Quality Order - 2014-02-21
FCC Adopts Closed Captioning Quality Standards for TV Programs - 2014-02-11
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Requests Comment on Requests for Exemption for the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules - 2014-02-11
Deadline Set for Oppositions to Petition for Reconsideration - 2012-07-09
FCC seeks Comment on 5 Captioning Exemption Petitions - 2012-04-30
Dealline Extended for Comment on the FCC's Interpretation of "MVPD" and "Channel" - 2011-01-21
FCC Enters into Consent Decree with Comcast to Ensure the Pass Through of Closed Captioning - 2010-10-26
FCC Releases Public Notice to Refresh Closed Captioning Docket
Closed Captioning on the Internet
- 2021-11-19
FCC Announces Dec. 2 Forum on Improving Captioning of Online Video Programming - 2021-04-08
FCC Seeks Comment on Any Needed Updates to CVAA Rules - 2019-11-07
FCC Announces Second Extension of Comment Period for Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Captioning Rules - 2019-07-23
FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Captioning Rules - 2019-06-28
FCC Seeks Comments on Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Closed Captioning Requirements - 2014-08-07
FCC announce deadlines for comments on Internet video clips and effective dates of the new video clips rules - 2014-07-14
The FCC Adopts New Rules and Invites Comment on Closed Captioning of Internet Delivered Video Clips - 2013-08-22
FCC Extends Deadline for Comments on Closed Captioning Issues - 2013-06-24
FCC Issues Order and Seeks Comment on Closed Captioning Issues - 2012-11-21
Internet Closed Captioning Complaint Form Now Available - 2012-10-02
New Internet Closed Captioning Requirements Now in Effect - 2012-05-18
Comment on DiMA petitions for exemption or waiver of new Closed Captioning Rule - 2012-04-11
Implementation Schedule for New Closed Captioning Rules
Emergency Access and Alerts (Text-to-911, EAS, Emergency Information on TV)
- 2024-06-28
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2024-06-27
FCC Releases Report on October 2023 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test - 2023-08-03
FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alerting Tests on October 4, 2023 - 2023-07-21
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2022-11-16
FCC Sets Dates for Improved Emergency Alert System Messages - 2022-10-03
FCC Improves Emergency Alert System Messages - 2022-09-27
FCC Announces October 6 Forum on the Accessibility of Emergency Information on Television - 2022-09-21
FCC September 29 Meeting Considers Accessibility Items - 2022-09-01
FCC Sets September 12 and 13 as Test Dates for Wireless Emergency Alerts - 2022-08-09
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2022-02-10
FCC Proposes to Improve Accessibility of Emergency Alert System Messages - 2022-01-03
FCC Releases Report on August 2021 Test of the Emergency Alert System - 2021-11-24
FCC December 14 Open Meeting to Consider Modifications to Emergency Alert System Messages - 2021-07-21
FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants of Accessibility Requirements - 2021-07-09
FCC Reminds Providers to Issue Accessible Emergency Alerts - 2021-07-01
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2021-03-30
FCC Seeks Comment on the Delivery of EAS Alerts through the Internet - 2021-02-26
FCC to Consider Inquiry on the Delivery of EAS Alerts through the Internet - 2021-01-07
FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants of Compliance Obligations - 2020-3-25
FCC Shares Resources about Accessible Televised Emergency Information - 2019-08-30
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2019-07-24
FCC and FEMA Announce Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System on August 7, 2019 - 2019-07-17
FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants About Accessibility Requirements - 2019-07-02
FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants and the Public About a Nationwide Test on August 7, 2019 - 2019-06-04
FCC Announces Test of the Emergency Alert System on August 7, 2019 - 2019-01-31
FCC Seeks Comment on Improving Coordination during Emergencies - 2018-10-26
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed 911 Rules - 2018-09-18
Nationwide Emergency Alert Tests Rescheduled for October 3, 2018 - 2018-08-30
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities - 2018-08-28
FCC Reminds Public about Emergency Alert Tests on September 20, 2018 - 2018-07-24
FCC Announces Planned Emergency Alert Tests on September 20, 2018 - 2018-07-16
FCC Takes Action to Promote Emergency Alert Reliability - 2018-05-29
FCC Grants Waivers of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Emergency Information on Television - 2018-05-10
FCC Announces May 15 Emergency Alerting Roundtable Agenda - 2018-04-11
FCC Announces Three Items Regarding Public Safety - 2018-03-27
FCC Invites Comment on Joint Petition for Extension of Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements - 2018-03-23
FCC Seeks Comment On Wireless 911 Call Routing - 2018-03-13
FCC Invites Comment for Petition for Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements - 2018-01-31
Commission Releases Order Improving WEA Accuracy and Requiring Preservation of Alerts - 2018-1-10
FCC To Consider WEA Improvements at January Meeting - 2017-12-08
FCC Seeking Comment on Effective Communications During 2017 Hurricane Season - 2017-09-27
FCC Invite Comment on Improving 911 Access by Enterprise Communications Systems - 2017-09-19
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2017-09-08
FCC’s September 26, 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Disability-Related Items - 2017-09-06
FCC Announces Planned Test of the Emergency Alert System on September 27, 2017 - 2017-04-26
FCC Releases Report of the 2016 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System - 2017-01-09
FCC Releases Initial Report on 2016 Nationwide EAS Test - 2017-01-06
FCC Seeks Comment on 911 Smartphone Apps - 2016-11-17
FCC Extends Waiver of Requirement for Broadcasters to Provide Aural Representation of Visual, Non-Textual Emergency Information - 2016-11-10
FCC Announces Comment Dates for Rulemaking to Strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts as a Public Safety Tool - 2016-10-04
FCC Takes Action to Strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts as a Public Safety Tool - 2016-09-29
Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of ACS Accessibility Waiver for E-Readers - 2016-09-26
FCC’s Disability Rights Office Announces More Information about the Upcoming EAS Test - 2016-04-20
FCC Seeks Comment on Delivery of Earthquake-Related Emergency Alerts - 2016-03-31
FCC Invites Comment on Emergency Alert System Accessibility - 2016-03-02
Disability Advisory Committee Adopts 5 Reccommendations at February 2016 Meeting - 2015-12-16
FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Improve Wireless Emergency Alerts - 2015-10-06
CC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for AT&T, to Permit Transition to Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologies - 2015-08-06
FCC to Host August Workshop on Emergency Alert System (EAS) - 2015-07-14
Deadlines Set for Submitting Comments on Proposed Rules to Make Emergency Information on Television More Accessible to Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired - 2015-06-05
FCC Order Establishes Operational Standards for Emergency Alert System - 2015-05-29
Emergency Information on Television – Accessibility for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired - 2015-05-07
IP CTS Provider Innocaption Announces Temporary Suspension of Service of Service - 2015-04-30
FCC Chairman Wheeler has Released the Tentative Agenda for the Commission Meeting on Two Key Accessibility Items - 2015-03-23
Comment Deadlines Established for American Cable Association Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Information Requirements - 2015-01-29
FCC Announces Availibilty of Text-to-911 Readiness and Certification Registry for 911 Call Centers - 2015-02-04
FCC Adopts Rules to Improve the Ability of Emergency Responders to Locate Wireless 911 Callers - 2015-01-05
FCC Announces Availability of New Text-to-911 Registration Form for 911 Call Centers - 2014-12-23
The FCC's Disability Rights Office Releases Annual Report of TRS-Related Consumer Complaints - 2014-11-28
FCC takes Action to preserve Reliable 911 services as Technology Evolves - 2014-11-24
Correction - FCC seeks comment on the E911 location accuracy "Roadmap" submitted by APCO, NENA and the Four Largest Wireless Carriers - 2014-11-06
FCC Announces Panelists for the Forum on Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications Technology - 2014-10-16
Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications Forum - 2014-10-08
FCC Report to Congress Required by the CVAA - 2014-09-16
FCC Announces Comment Dates for 3rd Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Deployment of Text-TO-911 - 2014-09-10
FCC Reminds Video Programming Distributors About Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible on Television - 2014-07-22
FCC to Vote on Report and Order addressing Text-to-911 at August 8 Open Meeting - 2014-07-16
Federal Communications Commission Seeks Comment on Emergency Alert System (EAS) Improvements - 2014-06-11
FCC Launches an ASL Video Consumer Support Service - 2014-02-25
FCC Acts to Help Emergency Responders Locate Wireless 911 Callers - 2014-02-04
FCC Sets Path for Widespread Text-to-911 Deployment - 2013-09-20
Wireless Carriers and Providers of Interconnected Text Messaging Must Send "Bounce Back" Messages to Consumers Who Text 911 Where the Service is Not Offered - 2013-08-01
Request for Comment on Petition for Class Waiver of Accessibility Rules for ACS - 2013-05-30
Compliance Date Set for Accessible Televised Emergency Information Deadlines Set for Comments and Reply Comments - 2013-05-20
FCC Adopts Rules to Help Inform and Protect Consumers During the Transition to Text-to-911 - 2013-04-12
FCC Adopts Rules on Emergency Information and Video Equipment Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description - 2013-01-22
New ASL Video Available about FCC's Proposed Rulemaking on Text-to-911 - 2013-01-14
Announcing Due Dates for Submitting Comments and Reply Comments Regarding FCC Text-to-911 Rulemaking - 2012-12-19
What You Need to Know About Text-to-911 - 2012-12-12
Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description - Reply Comment Deadline Extended - 2012-12-07
Commitment from Four Major Wireles Carriers on availability of Text-to-911 - 2012-12-03
Wireless RERC Survey on Emergency Communications and People with Disabilities - 2012-11-30
Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description - Comment Deadlines Set - 2012-11-21
Comments due: Next Generation 9-1-1 Regulatory PN - 2011-07-25
FCC Releases EAAC National Survey Report on Emergency 9-1-1 Calling and Persons with Disabilities - 2011-03-21
911 Emergency Services for Individuals Survey Released - 2011-03-10
Correct Links to FCC Proposes Rules Requiring the Accessibility of Advanced Communications and Video Programming for Millions of Consumers with Disabilities - 2011-01-21
FCC Seeks Applications for Membership on its Consumer Advisory Committee: Application Deadline February 11, 2011 - 2011-01-11
Erratum-Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members; Committee to focus on matters pertaining to IP Closed Captioning, Video Description, Access to Emergency Information and User Interface Accessibility
Events
- 2024-06-28
FCC July 18 Open Meeting to Consider Accessibility Items - 2024-04-08
FCC Announces May 16 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2023-12-15
FCC Announces January 30 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2023-07-21
FCC Announces September 7 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2023-04-03
FCC Announces Fifth Term of Disability Advisory Committee & April 26 Meeting - 2023-03-31
FCC to Consider Improving Accessibility and Effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts - 2022-09-26
FCC Announces November 1 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2022-09-22
Digital Skills Gap Symposium & Town Hall - 2022-08-31
FCC Invites Membership Applications for Fifth Term of the Disability Advisory Committee - 2022-06-07
FCC Announces June 28 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2022-04-01
FCC April 21 Open Meeting to Consider Improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts - 2022-03-09
March 11 FCC Broadband Labels Hearing - 2022-01-19
FCC Announces February 24, 2022 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2021-08-10
FCC Announces September 9, 2021 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2021-08-02
Reminder - Emergency Connectivity Fund Webinar on Tuesday, August 3 at 2pm ET - 2021-01-13
FCC Announces Fourth Term of Disability Advisory Committee & February 18 Meeting - 2020-1-22
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: February 26 - 2019-06-20
FCC Chairman Pai Announces Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2019-04-19
FCC to Consider Video Relay Service item at May Open Meeting - 2019-03-07
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: April 10 - 2019-02-07
FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee Third Term Membership - 2018-11-29
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2019 - 2018-11-27
FCC Announces November 30 Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - 2018-08-29
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2018-05-10
FCC Announces May 15 Emergency Alerting Roundtable Agenda - 2018-04-26
FCC Seeks Comment about Multimedia Content in WEA Messages - 2018-04-11
FCC Announces Three Items Regarding Public Safety - 2018-02-01
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2017-10-05
FCC To Hold Accessibility Innovations Expo - 2017-10-04
FCC To Consider Hearing Aid Compatibility Item at October Meeting - 2017-09-019
FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - 2017-09-01
FCC Announces 911 Outage Communications Workshop on Sept. 11 - 2017-08-01
FCC’s Connect2Health Task Force Announces Listening Sessions on Broadband Health Divide - 2017-07-31
FCC Celebrates the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - 2017-06-23
Commission to Consider Increasing the Required Hours of Video Described Programming at July Meeting - 2017-05-17
FCC Leadership to Promote Accessibility Innovation at the 2017 M-Enabling Summit - 2017-03-21
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by April 13, 2017 - 2017-02-21
FCC Announces Date of Disability Committee Meeting - 2017-01-05
FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) Roster for 2017-19 and Tentative Meeting Dates - 2016-11-10
FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for December 6, 2016 - 2016-11-01
THIS FRIDAY: FCC to Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase on November 4, 2016 - 2016-10-03
FCC to Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase on November 4, 2016 - 2016-09-16
FCC Announces Agenda for Technology Transition Information Session on Sept. 26 - 2016-09-07
FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of Disability Advisory Committee and Invites New Membership Applications - 2016-08-23
FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for September 22, 2016 - 2016-07-14
Staffing Changes at FCC's Disability Rights Office - 2016-05-26
FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for June 16th - 2016-05-26
FCC to Co-Sponsor Global Dialogue on Policies and Innovation in Digital Accessibility at the 5th M-Enabling Summit - June 13-14, 2016, Arlington, VA - 2016-05-04
FCC to Co-Sponsor the 5th M-Enabling Summit - June 13-14, 2016, Arlington, VA - 2016-04-20
April 28, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technolgy - 2016-03-02
Disability Advisory Committee Adopts 5 Reccommendations at February 2016 Meeting - 2016-02-01
Next Disablility Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 2016-01-12
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2015-10-26
This Wednesday!! Many Notable Panelists and Speakers at Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities Summit! - 2015-10-19
FCC to Hold a Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Programming - 2015-10-16
Change in time - FCC Disability Advisory Committee to Host Summit and Exhibition on Cognitive Intellectual Disabilities - 2015-08-21
FCC to hold workshop to promote an Accessible Emergency Alert System on August 27 - 2015-08-18
FCC Chairman To Give Keynote Address, and FCC To Host Town Hall Meetings at TDI - August 20-21 - 2015-07-24
Job Opportunity: FCC seeks Section 508 Coordinator - 2015-07-16
Corrected Link - FCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the ADA - 2015-07-14
FCC Announces Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public Access and Governmental Programming - 2015-05-29
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Seeks Comment on Modernizing Lifeline to Make Broadband Affordable for Low- Income Households - 2015-05-26
Chairman's AAA Ceremony @ M-Enabling - 2015-04-22
FCC to Co-host 4th M-Enabling Conference on Accessible Mobile Technology, June 1-2, 2015 - 2015-03-24
Announcing April 3 Community Forum on Accessible ICT - 2015-03-10
Disability Advisory Committe Meeting-Correction-March 17, 2015 - 2015-02-26
FCC Extends Deadline for Chairman's AAA and Invites Submission of Supplementary Materials - Corrected Link" - 2015-02-13
Broadcast Monday Highlights Important Service for People Who are Blind and Visually Impaired - 2015-02-11
FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee Membership and Date First Meeting - 2015-01-13
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for Commission Open Meeting on January 29, 2015 - 2014-10-27
FCC Releases Agenda for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Event - 2014-10-17
FCC Event to Recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month - 2014-10-06
The FCC Posts Two Videos in American Sign Language - 2014-07-14
FCC Event on Accessing Social Media - 2014-06-26
Announcing July 17 FCC Event on Accessing Social Media - 2014-06-11
FCC Launches an ASL Video Consumer Support Service - 2014-06-04
Chairman Wheeler To Award Innovators in Accessibility Technology - 2014-05-28
Announcing Keynote Speakers at the M-Enabling Summit - 2014-05-20
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Workshop - 2014-05-01
Update on 3rd M-Enabling Summit Registration and Agends: "Accessibility:Driver for Mobile Innovation" - June 9-11, 2014 - Washington, D.C. - 2014-04-29
Save the date of July 17 for an event on Social Media Accessibility! - 2014-04-08
FCC Launches Online Library of AccessInfo Notifications - 2014-04-04
3rd M-Enabling Summit Pre-Registration and Agenda "Accessibility: A Driver for Mobile Innovation June 9-11, 2014-Washington, D.C. - 2014-03-25
Calling for Chairman's AAA nominations by April 15 - 2014-03-06
Innovation in Voting Accessibility to be presented at FCC on March 11 - 2014-02-19
The FCC Accessibility & Innovation Initiative (A&I) Speakers Series - 2014-02-14
FCC seeking Nominations for 3rd Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2014-02-03
Correction on day IP-based relay technologies workshop: February 18, 2014 - 2014-01-24
iTRS-NOP Stakeholders Meeting and Input - 2014-01-31
The FCC to host workshop on IP-based relay technologies workshop: February 18, 2014 - 2014-01-10
Message from Chairman Wheeler: Adapting Regulatory Frameworks to 21st Century Networks and Markets - 2013-09-23
EEOC TO HOLD DISABILITY SYMPOSIUM ON SEPT. 26 - 2013-09-09
Lifeline Awareness Week 2013: Know the Rules about Eligibility and Annual Recertification - 2013-09-09
REMINDER! Presentation on and Demonstrations of Innovative Accessibility Technology at FCC this coming Thursday, September 12, 2013, 10AM-3PM - 2013-08-30
FCC Releases a Softward Development Kit for the Accessibility Clearinghouse - 2013-08-23
Announcing September 12 Event at FCC: "Improving Accessibility for the General Public" - 2013-07-15
Reminder of July 16 FCC event: “The Future of Inclusive Design Online” - 2013-07-12
Join the FCC as it Commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act's 23rd Anniversity on July 19, 2013! - 2013-07-02
Announcing July 16 Presentation at FCC on "The Future of Inclusive Design Online: - 2013-05-30
Emergency Access Advisory Committee - Next Meeting Date: June 14, 2013 - 2013-05-29
Joining the M-Enbling Summit, June 6-7, 2013 - Washington, DC - Reminder One Week to Register - 2013-02-26
The FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative: Background and Recent Work - 2012-12-19
Chairman's Awards Today at the FCC! - 2012-12-12
FCC Chairman Hosts Second Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2012-11-20
Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC) Announcement of December 14, 2012 Meeting - 2012-08-15
FCC Blog: White House Anniversary of the ADA - 2012-07-17
Developing with Accessibility Event - 2012-07-09
Reminder about July 31st Deadline for Chairman's AAA Nominations - 2012-06-18
On-Line Video Description Consumer Guide - 2012-05-24
FCC seeking Nominations for the Second Annual Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) - 2012-05-18
M-Enabling 2012-2013 Global Briefing Tour - Inaugural Session: New Milestones for Mobile Accessibility - June 4, Washington, D.C. - 2012-03-26
Reminder - The FCC will hold an Exhibition Fair on Text-to-911 this Wednesday, March 28th and Thursday, March 29th - 2012-01-05
Next VPAAC Meeting February 9, 2012 - 2011-12-15
Disability.Gov - 2011-08-16
FCC Chairmans's Remarks on Creating 100,000 Broadband-Enabled Jobs - 2011-04-05
FCC Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC) will meet April 8, 2011 - 2011-03-14
FCC Town Hall Meeting Agenda, March 17, 2011 in San Diego - 2011-03-10
Correct Links to the Public Notice re: FCC to Hold Town Hall Meeting at the CSUN Conference in San Diego - 2011-03-01
Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of March 11, 2011 Meeting - 2011-03-01
Video Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee Announcement of May 5, 2011 - 2011-01-12
FCC Seeks Applications for Membership on its Consumer Advisory Committee: Application Deadline February 11, 2011 - 2011-01-11
Erratum-Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members; Committee to focus on matters pertaining to IP Closed Captioning, Video Description, Access to Emergency Information and User Interface Accessibility - 2010-12-08
Membership in Two Disability-Focused Advisory Committees Announced; Transcript of November 30 Presentation of Implementation of Accessibility Act Available Online - 2010-12-08
Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members - 2010-12-08
Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members and Co-Chairpersons - 2010-11-15
Wrapping up Open Developer Day - 2010-11-05
Open Developer Day - 2010-11-05
Gearing up for Open Developer Day - 2010-10-29
FCC TO HOLD OPEN DEVELOPER ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010 - 2010-10-19
FCC Seeks Nominations for Membership on Two Emergency Access Advisory Committees
Hearing Aid Compatibility
- 2023-09-29
FCC Grants Waiver of Certain HAC Volume Control Requirements for Two Years - 2023-04-14
FCC Releases Order Extending the Transition Period for the Hearing Aid Compatibility Technical Standard - 2023-03-23
FCC Seeks Comment on Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Task Force Report and Waiver Request - 2021-09-28
Hearing Aid Compatibility Deployment Benchmarks for Wireless Handsets Increasing - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2021-02-22
FCC Releases Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order - 2020-1-10
FCC to Consider Two Accessibility Items at January 30 Open Meeting - 2019-08-09
FCC Establishes Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification and Compliance Deadlines - 2018-11-27
FCC Provides Procedures and Announces a New Docket for Filing Requests for Waiver of the Wireline Volume Control Reset Rules - 2018-11-19
FCC Takes Action on Hearing Aid Compatibility Reporting and Website Obligations for Wireless Service Providers - 2018-10-26
FCC To Consider Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Reports and Websites at November Meeting - 2018-03-05
FCC Announces Effective Date for Certain Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules - 2017-10-26
FCC Adopts Rules to Update Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements - 2017-09-27
FCC Invites Comment about Eliminating Annual Reports about Hearing Aid Compatibility for Certain Providers - 2017-09-08
FCC’s September 26, 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Disability-Related Items - 2016-08-05
FCC Releases New Rules for NDBEDP/iCanConnect and HAC, and Proposes VRS Interconnection Standards - 2016-07-15
August 4, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider 2 Disability-Related Orders - 2016-02-02
Deadline Extended for Filing Comments and Reply Comments on Notice of Prosposed Rulemaking on the Hearing Aid Compatibility Benchmarks - 2015-12-29
FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update HAC Standards - 2015-11-25
FCC Ensures Hearing AID Compatibility for all Wireless Voice Technologies - 2015-11-02
FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hearing Aid Compatibility - 2015-01-13
FCC Extends Deadlines for Comments on the Wireless Hearing Aid compatibility Requirements - 2014-12-23
Comment Due Dates Established for Updated Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility - 2013-07-24
FCC Issues Public Notice Regarding Volume Control on Wireline Phones - 2013-01-04
Deadline Extended-FCC Seeks Updated Information and Comments on Review of HAC Rules - 2012-11-29
FCC Seeks Updated Information and Comments on Review of HAC Rules - 2012-08-15
Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Reconsideration Order - 2012-04-16
FCC Updates Standards on Mobile Phones and Hearing Aid Compatibility - 2010-10-14
PN on Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility
Miscellaneous
- 2022-07-15
Text-to-988 Available as of July 16, 2022 - 2022-05-23
FCC Announces May 25 Public Hearing on Consumer Broadband Labels - 2022-05-18
FCC Seeks Comments About State of Competition in Communications Marketplace - 2022-03-21
FCC Seeks Comment on Preventing and Eliminating Digital Discrimination - 2022-02-28
FCC March 16 Meeting to Consider Digital Discrimination - 2022-02-22
FCC Acts to Empower Broadband Consumers through Transparency - 2022-01-07
FCC Grants Several Accessibility Waivers in the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - 2021-12-01
FCC Announces Winners of Chair’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility - 2021-09-27
First Wave of Emergency Connectivity Funding Announced! Second window opens 9/28 - 2021-09-21
September 20-24 is Lifeline Awareness Week - 2021-08-13
FCC Order Finds ViaTalk In Violation of FCC Accessibility Rule - 2021-08-05
Reminder: August 11 Tests of Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts - 2021-08-05
FCC Invites Nominations for 2021 FCC Chair’s AAA - 2021-07-27
The Clock is Ticking – Apply Now for Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Support! - 2021-07-08
FCC Seeks Nominations for Communications Equity and Diversity Council - 2021-06-15
FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Application Window Opens June 29 - 2021-06-15
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Text-to-988 Rules - 2021-06-14
FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alerting Test on August 11, 2021 - 2021-06-11
CSD Granted Access to TRS Numbering Directory - 2021-04-21
Emergency Broadband Benefit Webinar for Consumers and Outreach Partners - 2021-04-02
FCC to Consider Text-to-988 at April 22 Open Meeting - 2021-02-12
FCC Seeks Outreach Partners for Emergency Broadband Benefit - 2021-02-05
FCC Hosts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Roundtable - 2020-1-29
What the FCC Has Accomplished Under 3 Years of Chairman Ajit Pai’s Leadership - 2020-1-16
FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Number as Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Hotline - 2019-06-20
FCC Chairman Pai Announces Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2019-06-07
FCC Announces June 18 Public Event: FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility - 2019-01-03
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on January 3, 2019 - 2018-06-11
FCC Takes Action to Accelerate Wireline Broadband Deployment - 2018-1-29
FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2018 - 2018-1-08
FCC Releases Restoring Internet Freedom Order - 2017-09-26
Commission Proposes Changes in Procedures for Formal Disability Complaints - 2017-04-10
Webinar: What the FCC's Consumer Help Center Can Do for You - 2017-01-31
FCC Seeks Diverse Stakeholders for Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee - 2016-10-06
CGB Releases White Paper on Access Issues to Information and Communication Technologies for People with Cognitive Disabilities; Announces Disability Advisory Committee Recommendations for Best Practices - 2016-08-03
FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility - 2016-07-15
FCC Protects Consumers with Disabilities During Network Technology Transitions - 2016-07-14
Staffing Changes at FCC's Disability Rights Office - 2015-10-06
FCC Announces Deadline For Comment on Proposed Rules Related to the Transition to IP-Based Communication Networks - 2015-07-24
Job Opportunity: FCC seek Section 508 Coordinator - 2015-05-29
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Seeks Comment on Modernizing Lifeline to Make Broadband Affordable for Low-Income Households - 2015-05-07
Blog by FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative Director, Jamal Mazrui - 2015-03-24
Announcing April 3 Community Forum on Accessible ICT - 2014-06-11
FCC Launches an ASL Video Consumer Support Service - 2014-04-08
FCC Launches Online Library of AccessInfo Notifications - 2014-01-10
Message from Chairman Wheeler: Adapting Requlatory Frameworks to 21st Century Networks and Markets - 2013-11-20
IP Transition - 2013-11-15
FCC Seeks Comment to Update Section 504 Policies - 2013-11-14
FCC Announces New Procedures for Communications Accessibility Informal Complaints - 2013-10-31
Mobile Accessibility and Employment of People with Disabilities - 2013-10-30
FCC Hot Topics from Chairwoman Clyburn - 2013-09-09
Lifeline Awareness Week 2013: Know the Rules about Eligibility and Annual Recertification - 2013-08-30
FCC Releases a Software Development Kit for the Accessibility Clearinghouse - 2013-02-26
The FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative: Background and Recent Work - 2012-08-23
Comment on FCC Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies - 2012-07-17
Developing with Accessibility Event - 2011-12-15
Disability.Gov - 2011-08-16
The Information Needs of Communities, Chapter 24, Peoole with Disabilities - 2011-08-16
FCC asks How to Speed-Up Broadband Deployment - 2011-08-16
FCC Chairman's remarks on creating 100,000 broadband-enabled jobs - 2011-03-14
Electronic Nomination Form for Chairman's AAA - 2011-03-14
App Accessibility: Are We at a Tipping Point? - 2011-01-21
Accessibility Initiative & Innovation Forum updates (Chairman's Award, Clearinghouse and Lifted by the Cloud - 2010-12-01
Strengthening Accessibility through Global Coordination by Jamal Mazrui - 2010-11-23
Gregory Hlibok Named Chief Of The FCC's Disability Rights Office - 2010-11-22
The Gold Rush in Kansas: Blog by Pam Gregory - 2010-11-22
Popular Science's Top 100 Innovations of the Year, blog by Pam Gregory - 2010-11-15
O'Reilly Radar report - Geek and Government converge at the FCC - 2010-11-09
Seeking Nominations for the Chairman's AAA - 2010-11-03
Pam Gregory's radio interview at Federal News Radio on how cloud computing can help persons with disabilities and Cloud Computing Biogs - 2010-10-25
FCC PARTNERS WITH THE COLEMAN INSTITUTE AND RAISING THE FLOOR TO LAUNCH CLOUD COMPUTING CHALLENGE - 2010-10-19
New Director of Accessibility and Innovation Initiative at the FCC
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)
- 2024-05-14
FCC Announces 2024-2025 NDBEDP Allocations - 2023-04-26
FCC Announces 2023-2024 NDBEDP Allocations - 2022-10-18
FCC Selects Maine National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2022-08-09
FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP Certification for Maine - 2022-05-18
FCC Announces 2022-2023 NDBEDP Allocations - 2022-05-17
FCC Announces NDBEDP Certified Entities - 2021-08-13
FCC Announces Applicants for NDBEDP Certification - 2021-06-04
FCC Announces 2021-2022 Allocations for the NDBEDP - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2021-02-26
FCC Reminds Entities of June 30, 2021 Deadline for NDBEDP Certification Applications - 2020-1-15
FCC Seeks Comment on Applying Suspension and Debarment Rules to TRS Programs and NDBEDP - 2019-08-22
FCC Announces Entities Selected for the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Kentucky and Illinois - 2019-06-12
FCC Announces (1) Application Period for NDBEDP Certification for Kentucky and Illinois (2) 2019-2020 Allocations for the NDBEDP - 2018-07-02
FCC Announces NDBEDP Funding Allocations for 2018-2019 - 2017-06-23
FCC Issues 2 Public Notices on NDBEDP: (1) Entities Certified to Participate in Nine Additional States; and (2) NDBEDP Funding Allocations for 2017-2018 - 2017-06-20
FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for Eight Additional States and DC - 2017-06-07
FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 13 Additional States and Territories - 2017-05-23
FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 12 States - 2017-04-25
FCC Announces Applicants for NDBEDP Starting July 2017 - 2017-02-07
FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP/iCanConnect Certification - 2017-01-04
FCC Selects Perkins for NDBEDP Certification for Ohio - 2016-08-05
FCC Releases New Rules for NDBEDP/iCanConnect and HAC, and Proposes VRS Interconnection Standards - 2016-07-15
August 4, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider 2 Disability- Related Orders - 2016-07-06
FCC Announces (1) 2016-2017 Allocations for the NDBEDP and (2) New NDBEDP Programs for Florida and Washington - 2016-05-27
FCC Extends NDBEDP Pilot Program for an Additional Year and Invites Applications for Certification for Florida and Washington - 2016-01-14
FCC Selects Virgina Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired to Distribute Equipment to People who are Deaf-Blind in Virginia - 2015-08-07
FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Maine - 2015-07-27
FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Maine (DA 15-845) - 2015-06-22
FCC Announces 2015-2016 Funding Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2015-06-10
Deadlines Set for Submitting Comments on Proposed Rules to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2015-05-27
FCC Proposes Rules to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program; Extends Pilot Program - 2015-03-04
FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Hawaii - 2015-02-11
NDBEDP - Hawaii Application PN - 2014-11-07
NDBEDP - Utah Application PN - 2014-10-06
FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Michigan - 2014-09-18
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certifications for Michigan - 2014-08-20
FCC Extends Deadline for Comments on the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2014-08-01
FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Iowa - 2014-08-01
FCC seeks Comment on the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2014-07-17
FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Indiana and Minnesota - 2014-07-14
FCC Announces 2014-2015 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2014-07-03
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Iowa - 2014-06-05
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Indiana and Minnesota - 2014-06-03
FCC Selects Programs for NDBEDP Certification for Vermont and Nebraska - 2014-05-05
FCC Extends Deadline for NDBEDP Certification Applications for Nebraska - 2014-04-22
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Vermont and Nebraska - 2014-02-10
NDBEDP Pilot Program Extended on June 30, 2015 - 2013-10-31
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Mississippi - 2013-07-02
Public Notice Announcing the 2013-2014 State Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2013-05-09
FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Nevada - 2012-07-25
Consumer Guide for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2012-07-05
Three Disability Proceedings - 2012-06-13
Perkins to Conduct Outreach for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program - 2012-03-22
NDBEDP Certified Programs May Seek Reimbursement Monthly or Quarterly - 2011-04-08
AccessInfo Digest - Week of April 4-8, 2011 - 2011-01-20
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program: NPRM was released January 14, 2011. Comments are due February 4, 2011 and reply comments are due February 14, 2011. - 2010-11-03
FCC Releases Public Notice Seeking Comment on Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
Real Time Text (RTT)
- 2022-01-13
FCC Dismisses Two Requests for Extension of TTY-RTT Transition Deadline - 2021-03-12
FCC Expands Text-to-911 Registry to Include Real-Time Text - 2020-12-22
FCC Extends Waiver of TTY Support Requirements for US Cellular - 2020-12-11
InnoCaption Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2018-12-26
FCC Seeks Comment on General Motors Petition to Waive Some Real-Time Text Requirements - 2018-08-31
FCC Announces PSAP RTT Education Day on October 2, 2018 - 2017-11-03
FCC Grants T-Mobile’s Petition for Clarification of the RTT Order - 2017-09-27
FCC Invite Comment on Improving 911 Access by Enterprise Communications Systems - 2017-08-24
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to TracFone - 2017-05-25
FCC Asks for Comment on the Extent to Which Consumers Still Rely on TTYs or Other Similar Equipment Used with Copper-Based Landline Telephone Service - 2017-03-17
Comment Due Dates Established for T-Mobile Petition on the Commission’s Real-Time Text Order - 2017-02-28
Corrected Dates: FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Petition about the Commission’s Real-Time Text Order - 2017-02-08
CORRECTED LINKS: FCC Announces Effective Date for Real-Time Text Rules and Comment Due Dates for the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 2016-12-16
FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 2016-11-23
FCC to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text (RTT) Technology - 2016-05-25
FCC Announces Due Dates for Comments about Proposed Rules on Real-Time Text (RTT) - 2016-04-30
FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Proposed Rulemaking - 2016-04-20
April 28, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology - 2015-11-13
FCC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for Verizon, to Permit Transition to Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologies - 2015-10-06
CC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for AT&T, to Permit Transition to Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologies - 2015-07-27
Request for Comments on Two Petitions Regarding Real-Time Text
Telecommunication Services and Equipment (Section 255)
- 2022-07-13
FCC Takes Enforcement Action Against Verizon Wireless for Apparently Failing to Produce Documentation Exhibiting Due Diligence in Exploring Accessibility and Achievability of its Premium Visual Voicemail Service - 2022-06-22
FCC Invites Public Comment on Tentative Findings for the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2022-06-10
FCC Grants Informal Complaint Alleging Non-Compliance with the FCC’s Accessibility Requirements - 2022-02-17
FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2021-08-19
FCC Order Finds ViaTalk In Violation of FCC Accessibility Rule (Updated) - 2021-08-18
FCC Order Finds ViaTalk In Violation of FCC Accessibility Rule - 2021-03-04
FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2019-11-26
FCC Releases Report and Order on IP CTS Funding - 2018-10-09
FCC Sends CVAA Biennial Report to Congress - 2018-04-10
FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of Biennial Report to Congress (Updated: CORRECTED COMMENTS DUE DATE) - 2017-03-01
FCC Reminds Public about Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2017-02-28
Corrected Dates: FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Petition about the Commission’s Real-Time Text Order - 2017-02-08
CORRECTED LINKS: FCC Announces Effective Date for Real-Time Text Rules and Comment Due Dates for the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 2017-01-13
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to Rural Iowa Carriers - 2016-12-23
FCC Extends Waiver from Advanced Communications Services (ACS) Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software - 2016-12-16
FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 2016-11-23
FCC to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text (RTT) Technology - 2016-07-15
FCC Protects Consumers with Disabilities During Network Technology Transitions - 2016-05-25
FCC Announces Due Dates for Comments about Proposed Rules on Real-Time Text (RTT) - 2016-04-30
FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Proposed Rulemaking - 2016-04-20
April 28, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology - 2016-03-04
Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2015-11-13
FCC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for Verizon, to Permit Transition to Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologiess - 2015-10-06
FCC Announces Deadline for Comment on Proposed Rules Related to the Transition to IP-based Communication Networks - 2015-07-27
Request for Comments on Two Petitions Regarding Real-Time Text - 2015-03-02
Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements - 2014-06-25
FCC Extends Period for Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for Biennial CVAA Report - 2014-03-18
Accessibility Recording and Contact Information Requirements - 2013-11-20
IP Transition - 2013-11-14
FCC Announces New Procedures for Communications Accessibility Informal Complaints - 2013-08-01
Request for Comment on Petition for Class Waiver of Accessibility Rules for ACS - 2012-08-23
Comment on FCC Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies - 2012-07-13
FCC Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies - 2011-08-16
FCC asks How to Speed Up Broadband Deployment - 2011-03-10
Correct Links to FCC Proposes Rules Requiring the Accessibility of Advanced Communications and Video Programming for Millions of Consumers with Disabilities - 2010-09-27
BLOG: Next Steps on Nonvisual Cell Phone Access
Telecommunications Relay Services
- 2024-06-28
FCC Releases TRS Fund Contributions Order - 2024-06-10
FCC Extends Waiver of Video Relay Service Privacy Screen Rule for Video Conferencing - 2024-06-03
FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations - 2024-05-10
FCC Seeks Comment on TRS Payment Formulas and Funding Requirements - 2024-03-22
FCC Announces Effective Date of Video Relay Service Improvements - 2024-03-20
TRS Service Pending TRS User Registration and TRS Access in Carceral Facilities - 2024-03-14
FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for ClearCaptions - 2024-03-14
Comment Due Dates Established for Video Relay Service Compensation FNPRM - 2024-01-17
FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for NexTalk, Inc. and Rogervoice - 2024-01-17
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Change of Ownership of ClearCaptions - 2024-01-04
FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for Global Caption, Inc. and Nagish, Inc. - 2023-12-20
FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Period - 2023-12-20
FCC Releases VRS Improvements Order - 2023-11-17
FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Period - 2023-11-15
FCC Extends Reply Comments Deadline for TRS Carceral Access Waiver Petition - 2023-10-27
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Extend Deadline to Offer TRS at Correctional Facilities - 2023-10-27
FCC Grants Conditional VRS Certification for Tive, LLC - 2023-09-29
FCC Adopts New Compensation Plan for Video Relay Service - 2023-09-29
FCC grants limited waivers to Sorenson to enable the provision of VRS to deafblind users - 2023-09-28
FCC Seeks Comment on Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet - 2023-09-28
Join the Digital Discrimination Task Force in NYC on Friday, Sept. 29 - 2023-08-31
FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period - 2023-08-07
FCC Announces Compliance and Comment Dates for Interoperable Video Conferencing Services Proceeding - 2023-08-07
FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Petition for Limited Waiver - 2023-07-25
FCC Renews Certifications for State TRS Programs - 2023-07-12
FCC Announces Comment Dates for Next Generation 911 NPRM - 2023-06-30
FCC Releases VRS Waiver Extension and TRS Fund Orders - 2023-06-15
FCC Seeks Comment on U.S. Territory Application for TRS Program Recertification - 2023-06-12
FCC Requires Access to Video Conferencing, Proposes Performance Objectives and TRS Integration - 2023-05-15
FCC Seeks Comment on TRS Payment Formulas and Funding Requirements - 2023-05-05
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition filed by Communication Service for the Deaf - 2023-04-04
FCC Certifies ClearCaptions to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service - 2023-03-31
FCC Seeks Comment on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs - 2023-03-14
FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS - 2023-02-24
FCC March 16 Meeting To Consider Accessibility Items - 2023-02-09
FCC Seeks Comment on Petitions for Reconsideration in Carceral Communications Proceeding - 2023-02-03
FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for IP CTS Compensation Item - 2023-02-01
Sorenson Petitions for Partial Reconsideration of TRS User Registration Order - 2023-01-30
FCC Seeks Comment on ClearCaptions’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS - 2023-01-12
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition for Limited Waiver of VRS Privacy Screen Rule - 2022-12-21
Comment Dates Set for Proposed Rules to Improve Video Relay Service - 2022-12-09
FCC Certifies InnoCaption to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service - 2022-12-01
FCC December 21 Meeting Considers Accessibility Items - 2022-11-02
FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Application to Provide IP Relay Service - 2022-10-12
FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS - 2022-10-12
FCC Seeks Comment on Nagish Inc.’s Application to Provide IP CTS and IP Relay Service - 2022-10-03
FCC Expands Communications Access for Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities - 2022-09-26
FCC Reminds States And Territories To Apply For TRS Recertification - 2022-09-22
FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Accessibility's Petition for Rulemaking - 2022-09-21
FCC September 29 Meeting Considers Accessibility Items - 2022-07-07
FCC Improves Resiliency and Reliability of Mobile Wireless Networks - 2022-07-01
Most Pandemic-Related TRS Rule Waivers Expired June 30, 2022 - 2022-06-30
FCC Adopts TRS Compensation Formulas for the 2022-23 TRS Fund Year - 2022-06-30
FCC Adopts New Compensation Plan for IP Relay - 2022-06-30
FCC Takes Steps to Improve VRS and IP CTS - 2022-05-16
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Levels and Funding Requirements - 2022-04-20
Hamilton Relay Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2022-04-07
FCC Seeks Comment on Global Caption’s Application to Provide IP CTS - 2022-03-28
FCC Extends Temporary COVID Waivers for Relay Services - 2022-03-23
FCC Grants Conditional TRS Certification for New Owner of Sorenson and CaptionCall - 2022-03-14
FCC Seeks Comment on Rogervoice’s Application to Provide IP CTS - 2022-02-17
FCC Seeks Comment on NexTalk’s Application to Provide IP CTS - 2022-01-28
New Direct Video Calling Entity Granted Access to TRS Numbering Directory - 2021-12-30
FCC Extends Temporary COVID Waivers for Relay Services - 2021-12-29
FCC Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition Concerning VRS Field Staff Costs - 2021-12-20
FCC Recertifies Convo to Provide Video Relay Service - 2021-12-17
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Change of Ownership of Sorenson and CaptionCall - 2021-12-08
FCC Resolves Investigation into TRS Rule Violations - 2021-11-29
FCC Invites Comments on TRS Fund Compensation for IP Relay - 2021-11-12
FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period - 2021-10-15
FCC Seeks Comment on Convo’s Application for Recertification to Provide VRS - 2021-10-12
FCC Grants GSA’s Petition for Partial Waiver of IP CTS and IP Relay Registration Requirements - 2021-08-31
CaptionCall Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2021-08-27
FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic - 2021-08-04
FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS - 2021-07-27
FCC Seeks Comment on Tive, LLC Application to Provide VRS - 2021-07-16
FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS - 2021-07-16
Comment Sought on Request for Freeze of IP CTS Compensation Level - 2021-07-14
FCC Extends Comment Period for VRS Compensation NPRM - 2021-07-01
FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Fund Size for the 2021-22 TRS Fund Year - 2021-06-17
Comment Sought on Convo Petition for Rulemaking on VRS - 2021-06-17
FCC Seeks Comment on VRS Compensation Plan - 2021-05-12
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Rates and T-Mobile IP Relay Waiver Request - 2021-04-30
FCC May 20 Open Meeting to Consider VRS and Inmate Calling Services Items - 2021-04-13
ClearCaptions Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2021-03-23
FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petition for Waiver of IP Relay and IP CTS Rule - 2021-02-26
FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petitions for Reconsideration of IP CTS Rates - 2021-02-22
FCC Further Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic - 2021-02-08
FCC Invites Comment on Proposed Metrics for Captioned Telephone Services - 2020-12-22
FCC Extends Waiver of TTY Support Requirements for US Cellular - 2020-12-11
InnoCaption Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2020-05-05
MachineGenius Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition - 2020-03-20
FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS - 2020-03-16
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Certain TRS Rules During Coronavirus - 2020-01-31
FCC Permits VRS At-Home Call Handling - 2020-01-16
FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Number as Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Hotline - 2020-01-15
FCC Seeks Comment on Applying Suspension and Debarment Rules to TRS Programs and NDBEDP - 2020-01-13
Effective Date and Comment Cycle for Updating TRS Rules - 2020-01-20
Effective Date for Expanding TRS Contribution Base to Support IP CTS - 2020-01-10
FCC to Consider Two Accessibility Items at January 30 Open Meeting - 2019-11-05
FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Clarification or Waiver of Certain VRS and DVC Rules - 2019-10-30
FCC Extends VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program - 2019-10-29
FCC to Consider Two TRS-Related Items at November 19 Open Meeting - 2019-09-26
FCC Seeks Comment on VTCSecure’s Petition for Limited Waiver of IP CTS Requirements - 2019-09-23
FCC Acts to Modernize the TRS Rules - 2019-08-29
FCC Seeks Comment on Convo Petition for Clarification - 2019-08-26
FCC Seeks Comment on Applications to Provide IP CTS - 2019-06-28
FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2019-2020 TRS Fund Year - 2019-06-26
FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay Petition for Reconsideration - 2019-06-10
Effective Date of VRS Rules and Comment Dates for Proposed VRS Rules - 2019-05-15
FCC Acts to Improve Video Relay Service and Direct Video Calling - 2019-05-13
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Rates for 2019-2020 - 2019-04-30
FCC Extends VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program and Allows New Participants - 2019-04-19
FCC to Consider Video Relay Service item at May Open Meeting - 2019-03-29
FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Interim Waivers Regarding the Compensation Rate for IP Relay - 2019-03-20
FCC Announces IP CTS Rules Effective Date and Invites Public Comment on Improvements - 2019-02-15
FCC Acts to Improve Management of IP Captioned Telephone Service - 2019-01-29
FCC To Consider IP Captioned Telephone Service item at February Open Meeting - 2018-11-07
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Establish Ratemaking Methodology for IP Relay Service - 2018-09-28
FCC Announces Membership for NANC Interoperable Video Calling Working Group - 2018-08-28
FCC Establishes Comment Dates on two Petitions concerning the IP CTS Modernization and Reform Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling - 2018-08-08
FCC Extends TRS Equal Access and Billing Options Waivers - 2018-07-23
FCC Announces Comment Dates for IP CTS Modernization and Reform Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry - 2018-07-16
FCC Renews Certifications for State TRS Programs - 2018-06-29
FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2018-2019 TRS Fund Year - 2018-06-26
FCC Invites Comment on VRS Providers’ Joint Petition for Waiver - 2018-06-11
FCC Approves Action to Reform Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) - 2018-05-18
FCC Seeks Comment on ITTA Petition for Declaratory Ruling - 2018-05-17
FCC to Consider IP CTS Reform at June 7 Meeting - 2018-05-15
FCC Seeks Comment on 2018-19 TRS Fund Payment Formulas and Fund Requirement - 2018-05-01
FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs - 2018-04-26
FCC Releases Order Suspending VRS Provider Compliance Deadline with RUE Profile - 2018-04-11
FCC Announces Release of MITRE Assessments of IP CTS - 2018-03-30
TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to April 30, 2018 - 2018-02-28
TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to March 31, 2018 - 2018-02-09
New FCC ASL Video: February 28, 2018 Deadline for VRS User Registration - 2018-01-26
FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs - 2018-01-02
The TRS User Registration Database is Ready to Accept Registration Information for VRS Users - 2017-11-01
FCC Announces Pleading Cycle for State TRS Certification Applications - 2017-10-20
FCC Announces Effective Date for iTRS Numbers for Hearing Individuals and At-Home VRS Call Handing Rules - 2017-10-06
TRS Advisory Council seeks partial reconsideration of the VRS Rates Order - 2017-10-03
FCC Announces Settlement with Sorenson regarding Service Outage Investigation - 2017-08-24
FCC Announces Effective Date and Compliance Deadline for Other Matters adopted in the VRS Compensation Rates Order - 2017-07-31
FCC Announces Comment Dates for Sorenson's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of 2017 VRS Interoperability Order - 2017-07-19
FCC Announces State TRS Program Recertification Application Filing Window - 2017-07-07
Sorenson seeks partial reconsideration of Relay User Equipment Profile deadline - 2017-07-07
FCC Order Approves Four-year VRS Provider Rate Plan and Addresses Other Matters - 2017-07-03
FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the TRS Fund - 2017-06-15
July 1 Deadline for Captioning of Video Clips of Programming Shown Live or Near-Live on Television when delivered via Internet Protocol - 2017-06-09
FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations - 2017-05-25
FCC Asks for Comment on the Extent to Which Consumers Still Rely on TTYs or Other Similar Equipment Used with Copper-Based Landline Telephone Service - 2017-05-03
VRS Interoperability Order: Effective Date, Compliance Deadlines, and FNPRM Comment Deadlines - 2017-04-14
VRS Improvements: Dates for Rule Amendments & FNPRM Comment Deadlines - 2017-03-02
Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Video Relay Service - 2017-02-23
FCC Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition for Reconsideration of VTCSecure Waiver Order - 2017-02-17
FCC Settles Investigation of Two TRS Providers - 2017-01-19
VTC Secure, LLC granted waiver to access TRS Numbering Directory for direct video calling - 2017-01-18
Incorporation of VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards - 2016-12-23
Convo Receives Full Five-Year Certification from the FCC to provide VRS - 2016-11-01
THIS FRIDAY: FCC to Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase on November 4, 2016 - 2016-09-01
FCC grants waivers to Sprint and Hamilton of TRS requirements for choice of long distance carrier and billing options - 2016-08-30
Corrected-Comment Deadline for Proposed Rule Amendment on VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards - 2016-08-05
FCC Releases New Rules for NDBEDP/iCanConnect and HAC, and Proposes VRS Interconnection Standards - 2016-07-20
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition about Direct Video Calls and Sign Language Customer Support - 2016-07-15
FCC Protects Consumers with Disabilities During Network Technology Transitions - 2016-07-13
FCC Adopts Telecommunications Relay Services Rates and Other Issues - 2016-06-17
Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service et al. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. - 2016-02-12
The FCC's Disability Rights Office Releases Annual Report of TRS-Related Consumer Complaints for the 2014-2015 Period. - 2016-02-01
The FCC Announces Deadline for Comments on IDT Telecom Petition on TRS Fund Contributions - 2015-11-20
FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Temporarily Freezing Certain Video Relay Service Rates and on Measures to Enhance the Service - 2015-11-09
FCC Adopts Rules on to Facilitate Inmate Calling Services by Inmates with Communications Disabilities - 2015-09-21
Corrected link - ASL Videos on TRS User Registration Database are now available - 2015-08-10
ASL Video about Porting Your Ten-Digit Phone Number for VRS - 2015-06-09
FCC Issues a Public Notice Reminder on TRS Complaint Logs and Notification Obligation - 2015-04-03
IP CTS Provider Innocaption Announces Temporary Suspension of Service - 2014-09-03
Effective Date of IP CTS Registration and Certification Rules - 2014-09-16
Correction-FCC Seeks Comment on Sprint Petition for a Limited Waiver for Access to the TRS Numbering Database for Federal Relay Service Use - 2014-08-11
FCC Affirms Registration and Certification Requirements for IP CTS - 2014-07-11
The FCC Releases a Request for Proposal for Video Access Technology Reference - 2014-06-18
FCC Releases Three Items Related to Disability Access Matters - 2014-06-11
FCC Launches an ASL Video Consumer Support Service - 2014-05-13
FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau grants Miracom USA a conditional certification to provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service - 2014-05-01
The FCC releases a Request for Proposal for Neutral Video Communication Service Platform - 2013-09-12
Request for Comment on Petition regarding IP CTS Inbound and Outbound Functionality - 2013-09-10
Announcing Comment Dates for Proposed Rulemaking on Improving Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service - 2013-08-29
FCC Issues Report and Order and Seeks Comment on Improving Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service - 2013-08-22
Announcing Comment Dates for Proposed Rulemaking on Improving Speech-to-Speech Relay Service - 2013-07-24
FCC Issues Report and Order and Seeks Comment on Improving Speech-to-Speech Relay Service - 2013-07-10
Public Notice Granting State TRS Certifications - 2013-06-21
Public Notice Reminder on TRS Complaint Logs and Notification Obligation - 2013-06-14
FCC ADopts a comprehensive Reform Order to Improve Video Relay Service - 2013-04-18
The FCC Seeks Comment on the Remaining State TRS Applications for Recertification - 2013-03-26
American Network no Longer Holds Certification to Provide IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS - 2013-03-12
FCC Seeks Comment on Petition regarding Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Rate Methodology - 2013-02-22
Healinc Telecom's VRS Recertification Application Denied - 2013-01-28
Interim Order and NPRM on IP Captioned Telephone Service - 2012-07-26
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service Programs to Seek Recertification - 2012-07-05
Three Disability Proceedings - 2012-06-21
Public Notice Reminder on TRS Annual Consumer Complaint Log Summaries - 2011-10-12
Contributions to the TRS Fund - 2011-08-09
FCC Releases New Rules for Use of Toll Free Telephone Numbers for iTRS - 2011-04-06
FCC issues NPRM on Voice over Internet-Protocol (VoIP) Providers - 2011-04-08
AccessInfo Digest - Week of April 4-8, 2011 - 2011-03-10
Correct link to the FCC Enforcement Advisory Reminding TRS Providers of Emergency Calling Requirements - 2011-03-10
Correct link to Public Notice (PN) seeking comment on the use of VRS through new technolgies including mainstream, "off-the-shelf" mobile devices - 2011-02-28
FCC Enforcement Advisory - Reminding TRS Providers of Emergency Calling Requirements - 2010-11-08
Correction of comment date - Comment Deadlines for Video Relay/IP Relay Numbering Proceeding Established - 2022-01-18
FCC Announces Comment Dates on Proposed Rules to Make Closed Captioning Display Settings Readily Accessible - 2022-01-10
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rules to Make Closed Captioning Display Settings Readily Accessible - 2021-12-23
FCC Seeks Comment on Peloton’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Rules - 2021-05-18
FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates - 2019-09-16
FCC Grants Google Fiber a Limited Waiver of the Accessible User Interfaces Rules for Certain Video Programming Functions - 2018-11-05
FCC Reminds Industry About Deadline for Accessible Set-Top Box User Interfaces and Waives Requirements for Certain Small Cable Systems - 2018-06-25
FCC Seeks Comment on American Cable Association’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements - 2018-06-25
FCC Seeks Comment on American Cable Association’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements - 2017-09-29
FCC’s Media Bureau Seeks Comment on the Deadline for Mid-Sized and Smaller Video Programming Distributors for User Interface Requirements - 2016-08-03
FCC Reminds Indusrty About User Interfaces Deadline - 2016-03-30
The FCC's Media Bureau Announces Comment and Reply Deadlines for Video Navigation Choices NPRM and Establishes Schedule for Ex Parte Meetings - 2016-02-10
FCC Announces (1) Effective Date for New Accessibility Rules on User Interfaces and (2) Deadlines for Comment on Proposed Rules for User Display Settings for Closed Captioning - 2015-06-09
Deadlines Set for Submitting Comments on ESA Waiver Petition on Video Game Software - 2013-06-21
FCC Seeks Comment on User Interfaces, Program Guides and Menus - 2012-07-26
Encyclopedia page and PSA on Video Description - 2012-05-09
Corrected AccessInfo Notice re: FCC Seeks Comments on Video Description and Access to Emergency Information - 2012-05-09
Corrected AccessInfo Notice re: FCC Seeks Comments on User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus - 2010-11-08
Correction of comment date - Comment Deadlines for Video Relay/IP Relay Numbering Proceeding Established