Archive for the ‘Accessibility & Disability’ Category
Testing Your New Cell Phone: Part Two
In the last of the five videos to help consumers choose a hearing aid compatible wireless device that meets their needs, CTIA and the wireless industry show you how to: Test Your Phone In-Store Test Helpful Accessories Test Your New Phone At Home
Testing Your New Cell Phone: Part One
Now that CTIA has provided some information about the numerous wireless products and services available, today’s video explains what individuals with special needs or disabilities should look for in their wireless devices. Knowing What To Tell The Sales Associate Determining A Carrier Or Service Provider’s Return Or Exchange Policy Determining Which HAC Rating To Look [...]
Helpful Tips Before Beginning Your Search
Today’s part three video provides tips for individuals with disabilities before they begin their search for a new device. Specifically, visitors will: Learn About The Design Of A Wireless Device: Clamshell Vs Candybar Styles Identify Features Of Cell Phones: Ringtones, Vibration, Texting, Email Identify Helpful Hearing Assistive Technology And Wireless Accessories: Neck Loop, Bluetooth Options
CTIA Statement on the Senate Commerce Mark-Up of the Equal Access to 21st Century Comm Act (S. 3304)
This morning, I issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce Committee mark-up of the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304): “The collaborative, bi-partisan work leading up to today’s mark-up has produced a bill that addresses many of the concerns CTIA had with the bill at the time of its introduction. While [...]
How to Use Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Ratings to Choose Your Wireless Device
In a follow-up to yesterday’s post, today’s video provides more information for individuals who need to ensure their wireless device is compatible with their hearing aid. In today’s video, visitors will find: Using Hearing Aids With Cell Phones Identifying Cochlear Implant Compatibility Issues About T-Coil Mode Choosing A Cell Phone By Combining Your Hearing Aid [...]
Introduction to Hearing Aid Compatibility
Together with the Wireless Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (Wireless RERC), CTIA and the wireless industry have developed a five-part video series to help consumers choose a hearing aid compatible wireless device that meets their needs. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll highlight each video. In today’s segment, users will learn: Finding Useful Web Resources [...]
Accessibility in Wireless
Innovative wireless products and services are benefiting all consumers. Watch this video to learn about a few companies that are providing the latest in products and services for those with special needs or disabilities.
Accessibility and Disability Issues: Focus for CTIA’s “Wonder of Wireless” July Edition
CTIA-The Wireless Association® and the wireless industry have been leaders in driving an ever-growing range of choices and opportunities for all consumers, including persons with disabilities, because wireless devices are uniquely positioned to meet their needs. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, CTIA has dedicated the July edition of [...]
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