News & Events
New Numbering & E911 Requirements for VRS & IP Relay
National Council on Disability (NCD) Releases Annual Report
On March 31, 2009 NCD released its annual report to the President and Congress calling for a new integrated approach to disability policy within the federal government. The report looks at many issues including access to health care, housing and technology, and negative public attitudes and stereotypes about people with disabilities. The complete report can be downloaded in Word format.
AmeriCorps to Help Consumers Prepare for DTV Transition
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 2009 Conference
An interdisciplinary gathering of people who share a common interest in assistive technology and disability-related issues. This conference is designed by and for people interested in the use of assistive technology to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities. This year's conference will be held from June 23-27, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Download the registration form in Word format.
Discover Universal Web Site Design: A Fresh Look at Section 508 Compliance
Watch a recording of the TARGET Discovery Series from February 25, 2009 and learn how to reframe your approach to Section 508 and Web accessibility by thinking in terms of universal design, rather than simply meeting a list of requirements. Experience Web sites from the perspective of all users; including those using assistive technologies.
President Barack Obama's Comprehensive Agenda to Empower Individuals with Disabilities