FCC’s Technology Showcase (New Location)
This is a reminder that the FCC’s Technology Showcase, previously
scheduled for Monday, July 19 at the FCC Headquarters, will now be held
on the same date, in the Main Foyer at the Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. from 11 AM to 3 PM More than 50
exhibitors have been invited to demonstrate their technologies. This is
a White House, FCC and Department of Commerce joint event. As part of
the Showcase, there will be a program in the Commerce Department
Auditorium FROM 1:00 TO 2:00 PM that will include welcoming remarks, the
launch of the FCC’s new Accessibility and Innovation Forum, presentation
of an original video chronicling personal histories about the impact of
technology on people with disabilities, a performance by Gallaudet
University students, and a reception. The Showcase and program will be
free and open to the public and press. This event is part of the
commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and will highlight technologies developed to empower the daily lives
of Americans with disabilities.
The Department of Commerce is at 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington,
DC., and can be entered on 14th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and
Constitution Avenue NW. Wheelchair accessibility is via the Aquarium
entrance, which is just a few feet from the Main Foyer, also on 14th
Street, NW.
The celebration is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.
To pre-register, please send an E-mail to: Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov, or call
(202) 418-2498 voice; (202) 418-1169 TTY.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available
upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need
and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your
request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted,
but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call
the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice),
202-418-0432 (TTY).
