Ed’s Telecom Alert

Folks..

This time is different issue, but still FCC related.  Most certainly we need offer feedback on this important project.   

A&I Forum Message

Quotes:

"..plan to (1) launch a clearinghouse; (2) announce guidelines for the Chairman’s Award for Accessibility and Innovation; (3) expand blog coverage of ongoing accessibility efforts in the public and private sector; and (4) announce future workshops and field events.  Over the next 12-18 months, we will expand these efforts and add new initiatives."

"..will be seeking input on each of these aspects of the new A&I Forum in a series of blog posts over the next two weeks.  This post seeks input on an online clearinghouse."

Specifically request comments on Online Clearinghouse on this blog and will have subsequent blogs on different issues relating to accessibility.

"One problem that consumers with disabilities face is that they are unable to find accessible communications technologies and assistive technologies, even if they currently exist."

"..welcome any suggestions or models that you may recommend. You can respond directly to this post, file a comment in docket CG10-100, or e-mail comments and suggestions to Elizabeth.Lyle@fcc.gov AND Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov.  We would appreciate feedback as soon as possible but ask that you file any comments no later than Thursday, June 10." 

Also you can sign up for periodic e-emails about the Forum’s activities. 

By the way, the author of this blog is Karen Strauss.

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed