Disability Advisory Committee Meeting

At this meeting, DAC members discussed (i) a working group report and recommendation on the transmittal of captioning files by video programming providers and distributors; and (ii) other topics relevant to the DAC’s work. The meeting was led by the DAC co-chairs: Brian Scarpelli, Senior Policy Counsel of ACT | The App Association, and Isidore Niyongabo, President and Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement of National Black Deaf Advocates.

The DAC also received briefings from Commission staff on issues of interest to the Committee and discussed topics of interest to the Committee, including, but not limited to, matters concerning accessible communications, telecommunications relay services, emergency access, and video programming accessibility.

The DAC meeting was held remotely and open to the public at www.fcc.gov/live. During the meeting, members of the public submitted questions and comments to the DAC via email at: livequestions@fcc.gov. These comments and questions were addressed during the public comment period.

Related Materials

Public Notice Announcing Meeting

DAC certified meeting minutes: Word | PDF