"This page is a digitally archived AccessInfo Announcement"
On May 16, 2023, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced she had shared a proposal with her fellow Commissioners that would require video conferencing platforms to comply with accessibility requirements under the Communications Act.
At its June 8, 2023, Open Meeting, the FCC will consider a Report and Order, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Order to require accessibility of video conferencing services for people with disabilities under the Communications Act and Commission rules.
The FCC meeting begins at 10:30 AM EDT and is streamed live with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live.
News Release with Agenda for June 8, 2023 Open Meeting:
URL: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-hold-open-commission-meeting-thursday-june-8-2023
News Release with Chairwoman’s Statement on Video Conferencing Services
URL: https://www.fcc.gov/document/rosenworcel-proposes-video-conferencing-services-accessibility-rules
For further information, please contact William Wallace, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Bureau, at 202-418-2716, or William.Wallace@fcc.gov. Individuals who use videophones and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may call the FCC’s ASL Consumer Support Line at (844) 432-2275 (videophone).