Convo Partially Petitions the FCC
8 03 2010All..
Disclaimer: I own edsalert and am a co-founder of Convo. So take this post for what it is.
That said, I feel strange posting that so I will just quote with no comments from me and then let you readers read the pdf file in its entirely. You all already have read my "impending and intending" comments for the FCC so will leave it as it is.
"The unintended effect of the Ruling is that individuals with hearing loss that utilize VRS and also work gainfully as ethical employees of VRS providers will experience increased difficulties in obtaining employment in that industry."
"Convo has a proposition for a different reimbursement methodology for VRS staff making VRS calls. VRS reimbursement rates for business calls by deaf/hoh employees of VRS providers should be allowed for full recovery at a reasonably modified rate that captures the cost of VRS Communications Assistants plus overhead costs minus the cost of telecommunications infrastructure access. This would make the cost of using VRS no greater for anyone, provider or otherwise, at rates fundamentally no different than what other IP-based telecommunications providers pay for their own employees in a business environment."
eyes open & thumbs up,
Ed
Long Link:
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020394929
Categories : Alerts, FCC Issues, VRS

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