Provides technical guidance for designers of telecommunications products, with the understanding that Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act does not impose requirements on manufacturers but does require Federal agencies to comply with accessibility regulations when procuring, developing or using electronic and information technology.
Describes the general philosophical basis for using augmentative communication and assistive technology with young children who have disabilities.
Article discusses how various modes of technology can be used for children with autism to increase or improve their overall understanding of their environment and their communication, attention, social interaction and organizational skills.
Task force deals with issues related to access to telecommunications and assistive technology in education, employment and independent living.
A list of links from the FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau related to disability issues, including closed captioning, 911-TTY compatibility, telecommunication relay services and various sections of the Rehabilitation Act.
Answers to frequently asked questions about Telecommunications Relay Services, Closed-Captioning, Assistive Listening Devices, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other telecommunications issues.
A federal government service which allows federal employees who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf/blind or have speech disabilities to have equal communication access.
Fill out this quick form to begin using the internet relay service, which allows the user to make telecommunications relay calls to or from the federal government offices.
This research group focuses on technologies and services that eliminate communication barriers traditionally faced by deaf and hard of hearing people.
Promotes the creation, use and dissemination of accessible telecommunications and information technology by providing technical assistance, training and information.
Since issuing its standards for electronic and information technology under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the U.S. Access Board has maintained a program of continuing on-line guidance and training on compliance with the standards.
Fact sheet from the Arc addresses the types of technology that can help people with intellectual and other disabilities like Down syndrome and cerebral palsy with communication, mobility and daily living. Document is in Word format.
TEITAC is a federal advisory committee providing recommendations for updates of accessibility standards issued under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and guidelines under section 255 of the Telecommunications Act.
Offers information about using a TRS.
Factsheet from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Video Relay Services (VRS) that enable persons with hearing disabilities to communicate with voice telephone users through video equipment.
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