Disability Rights Office Headlines Page

5-6-09
Report on Informal Consumer Complaints Regarding Access to Telecommunications for People with Disabilities. The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) announces information regarding informal consumer complaints processed by the Disability Rights Office (DRO) during the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2008.
News Release: Word || PDF

5-1-09
FCC Announces Establishment of Technical Working Group to Study Digital Closed Captioning and Video Description Issues, Appointment of Members, Agenda For First Meeting. Working Group to be Focused on Matters Pertaining to Accessibility of Television Programming for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or are Blind or Have a Vision Disability. (DA 09-995)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF

4-28-09
FCC Releases ASL Video Explaining New Ten-Digit Numbering and Emergency Call Handling Procedures for Internet-Based TRS. The Commission has produced a video in American Sign Language to explain the new ten-digit numbering requirements and emergency call handling procedures for Internet-based telecommunications relay services.
News Release: Word || PDF

4-20-09
Pleading Cycle Established for Filing of Oppositions to Petition for Partial Reconsideration and Limited Waiver, and Petition for Partial Reconsideration, Concerning the Assignment of Ten-Digit Telephone Numbers and E911 Requirements for Internet-Based TRS. (DA 09-870) Docket numbers 03-123 and 05-196.
Oppositions Due: 15 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Replies Due: 25 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

4-1-09
IP-ENABLED SERVICES. Extended for 90 days a limited waiver for traditional TRS providers and seeks comment on issues related to 711 calls routed to PSAPs by traditional TRS providers and interconnected VoIP providers. (Docket Numbers 92-105, 96-198 and 03-123) Adopted: 04/01/2009 (DA No. 09-749)
Order: Word || PDF

3-26-09
Fanstel Corporation, Taipei, Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models Fanstel T56 and Fanstel T44, with conditions. (DA 09-686)
Order: Word || PDF

3-25-09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition for Rulemaking Filed by GoAmerica, Inc. Concerning Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Certification Requirements. (DA 09-675, Docket 03-123, RM-11512)
Comments Due: 30 days after release of Public Notice.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after release of Public Notice.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

2-10-09
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Providers Requesting Compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund Must Comply with Standard Rounding Principles in Measuring the Conversation Time of TRS Calls. (DA 09-211, Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

1-7-09
Notice of Certification of American Network as a Provider of IP Relay, VRS, IP Captioned TRS Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. CG 03-123 (DA 09-12)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

12-30-08
Ten-Digit Numbering and 911 Calling for Internet-Based TRS: What They Mean for Users.
Fact Sheet: PDF

12-24-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Extended waivers of certain Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) mandatory minimum standards for Video Relay Service and Internet Protocol Relay Service. Docket 03-123; DA 08-2808.
Order: Word || PDF

12-19-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Commission Orders Timely Implementation of Ten-Digit Numbering, Interoperability for Internet-based TRS Users. Docket Numbers 98-67, 03-123 and 05-196. (FCC 08-275)
Order: Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF

12-19-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (14 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-2736) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

11-14-08
Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc., as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP CTS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. CG Docket 03-123 (DA 08-2514)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

11-14-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Model 317CI, with conditions. (DA 08-2511)
Order: Word || PDF

11-7-08
Commission Addresses Closed Captioning Matters, Including Those Related to Digital Television, and Seeks Further Comment. Clarified the Commission's closed captioning requirements with regard to digital programming, simplified the complaint process, and sought comment on a closed captioning exemption for multicasting. (Docket No's 99-254, 05-231) (FCC No. 08-255)
Declaratory Ruling, Order, NPRM: Word | PDF
Copps Statement: Word | PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word | PDF
Tate Statement: Word | PDF
McDowell Statement: Word | PDF
Erratum (Released 12-3-08): Word | PDF
Comments due by February 12, 2009; Reply comments due by February 27, 2009.

10-24-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models CSC48, CSC48P, and Photo50, with conditions. (DA 08-2348)
Order: Word || PDF

10-8-08
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Sorenson Communications, Inc. for Limited Waiver. CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196 (DA 08-2255)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

9-22-08
Consumer And Governmental Affairs Bureau Modifies Cost Submission Timeframes Associated With Implementation Of The Numbering System For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

9-19-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Granted the petition for limited waiver of interim Section 64.605(c) of the Commission's rules, filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc. and extended limited waiver to all VRS providers. (Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196) (FCC No. 08-210)
Order: Word || PDF

9-15-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (11 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-2097) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

8-13-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (3 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-1901) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

7-29-08
Commission Releases Request for Quotation for Contractor to Build and Operate Centralized Database for Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering System. (CG Docket 03-123; WC Docket 05-196)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

7-23-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (28 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-1715) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

7-17-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models Ampli50 and Ampli100, with conditions. (DA 08-1687)
Order: Word || PDF

7-16-08
Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs. (DA 08-1673)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

7-3-08
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Transferability of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Provider Certification. (DA 08-1589) (Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

6-25-08
Commission Releases Sources Sought Announcement Seeking Contractor to Build and Operate Centralized Database for Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering System. (CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196) (DA 08-1483)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

6-24-08
FCC Adopts Telephone Numbering System and E-911 Requirements for Providers of Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
R&O/NPRM: Word || PDF
News Release (6/11/08): Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF

6-24-08
Commission Seeks Comment on Changes in Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Service Regulations; Tentatively Concludes that Internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech is Compensable from the Interstate TRS Fund.
NPRM: Word | PDF
News Release (6/11/08): Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF

6-24-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speeech Disabilities. Adopted the proposed rates, carrier contribution factor, and Interstate TRS Fund size for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA 08-1476)
Order: Word || PDF

6-5-08
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Digital Wireless Handset Manufacturers and Public Mobile Service Providers of Obl8igation to Designate an Agent for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Issues. (DA 08-1331)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

6-2-08
ClearSounds Communications, Inc., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models ClearSounds CSC600+, ClearSounds CSC40+, ClearSounds A55+, ClearSounds A300+, ClearSounds A600+, ClearSounds TALK500, ClearSounds Talk500ER, and ClearSounds Photo50, with conditions. (DA 08-1295)
Order: Word || PDF

5-28-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. The FCC issued clarification on contacts between Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) providers and TRS consumers. (Docket 03-123) (FCC 08-138)
Declaratory Ruling: Word || PDF

5-6-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Extended the stay of paragraphs 95 and 96 of the 2007 TRS Cost Recovery Declaratory Ruling until May 28, 2008. (DA 08-1079)
Order: Word || PDF

5-2-08
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2008 Through June 2009 Fund Year. (DA 08-1055) (CG Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

4-29-08
FCC Stakeholder Workshop on Ten-Digit Numbering Solutions for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
Webcast || Attendee List

4-23-08
FCC Releases Agenda for April 29, 2008 Stakeholder Workshop on Ten-Digit Numbering Solutions for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
News Release: Word || PDF

4-4-08
FCC to Hold Workshop on Solutions for Implementing Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering for Internet-Based Telecommunicaitons Relay Services (TRS) on April 29, 2008.
News Release: Word || PDF

4-4-08
IP-Enabled Services; Implementation Of Sections 255 And 251(a)(2) Of The Communications Act Of 1934, As Enacted By The Telecommunications Act Of 1996: Access To Telecommunications Service. Extend and modify the current waivers, as they apply to interconnected VoIP providers and traditional TRS providers. (Docket number(s) 92-105, 96-198, 03-123, 04-36)
Order: Word || PDF

4-3-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (12 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-793) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

3-19-08
CGB Seeks to Refresh Record on Assigning Internet Protocol (IP)-Based TRS Users Ten-Digit Telephone Numbers Linked to North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and Related Issues. (DA 08-607) (Docket No. 03-123)
Pleading Cycle Established
Comments Due: April 8, 2008. Reply Comments Due April 18, 2008.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

2-28-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Eligibility Requirement for Compensation From The Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund for Providers of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service. (DA 08-478) (CG Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

2-28-08
FCC Modifies Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules to Improve Access for Americans With Hearing Loss to Wireless Handsets.
News Release: Word || PDF
Order: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF

2-12-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (5 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-350) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

2-7-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Request for Stay Pending Judicial Review. The Commission grants a request to stay the effectiveness of paragraphs 95 and 96 of the 2007 TRS Cost Recovery Declaratory Ruling, which restricts TRS providers from using consumer or call databases to contact TRS users. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA No. 08-312)
Order: Word || PDF

2-6-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Adopted a revised Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund size and carrier contribution factor for the July 2007 to June 2008 Fund year. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA No. 08-303)
Order: Word || PDF

2-4-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Clarification that Internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech Service is a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service Compensable from the Interstate TRS Fund. (DA No. 08-292) (Docket No 08-15)
Comments Due: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

1-11-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (16 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-71) (Docket No 06-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF

1-10-08
Applications for Certification as Certified State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs Filed; Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications. Docket No. 03-123; DA No. 08-60.
Public Notice: Word || PDF

1-8-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Granted Snap's and Verizon's requests for a temporary waiver of the speed dialing requirement for Video Relay Services (VRS). Docket No. 03-123 (DA 008-45)
Order: Word || PDF

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