Archive for the ‘Accessibility & Disability’ Category
Making Wireless Devices Hearing Aid Compatible
As we mentioned yesterday, the wireless industry has worked diligently to serve the accessibility community for many years. Today, we’re focusing on wireless devices being made Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC). Their wide availability is a testament to the remarkable progress that has resulted from the collaborative efforts of consumers, industry and the FCC. CTIA supported [...]
Wireless Competition: Helps Our Industry to Serve Persons with Disabilities
CTIA and the wireless industry have been leaders in driving an ever-growing range of choices and opportunities for all consumers, including individuals with disabilities. This year was no exception. We worked hard on the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, which became law on October 8, 2010. This was an important bill [...]
mHealth App Helps Army Members Recover from Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Other Wounds
As Army Reservists and National Guard members return home, the U.S. Army’s mCare program is available to help them. According to this story, mCare was started in June 2009 and “is a downloadable mobile application that facilitates two-way communication between patients, doctors and approved third parties. The application lets users store health-care information on their [...]
CTIA Statement After the President Signed the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act
After the President signed the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304), I issued the following statement: “CTIA and the wireless industry are pleased that S. 3304 has been signed into law. We commend Representative Markey and Senators Pryor, Kerry and Ensign for their commitment to ensuring that every American has access to [...]
CTIA Statement on the House Passing the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act
In response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Senate version of the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304) last night, I issued the following statement: “CTIA applauds the passage of S. 3304. This legislation is a great example of what can happen when everyone works to find consensus. We are pleased [...]
CTIA Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Communications and Video Act
After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (H.R. 3101) today, I issued this statement: “As America recognizes today’s 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are pleased the House passed the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. CTIA and the wireless industry have worked with Congressman Markey [...]
CTIA Supports the FCC’s “Accessibility and Innovation Forum”
CTIA supports the FCC in its efforts to enhance accessibility for disabled Americans under Recommendation 9.9 (known as the “Accessibility and Innovation Forum”) of the National Broadband Plan. In our comments to the Commission, we reiterated our belief that the forum should focus on consumer education and awareness and recommends the FCC develop a clearinghouse [...]
CTIA Statement on the Mark-Up of of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act
I issued the following statement today after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved an amended version of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (H.R. 3101): “As we prepare to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act next week, today’s House Energy and Commerce Committee’s mark-up of the 21st [...]
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