Fed Reg Notice: Accessible Mobile Phone Options for People Who Are Blind, Deaf-Blind…
This federal register notice is sent on behalf of Jeanne Stoner.
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-19298.htm (3 pages)
Accessible Mobile Phone Options for People Who Are Blind, Deaf-
Blind, or Have Low Vision
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission, via the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau (“the Bureaus”), seeks input from all stakeholders in order to
be fully informed on issues raised by consumers and to determine the
appropriate next steps to achieve telecommunications access. The
Bureaus seek input on the following issues: The wireless phone features
and functions in the current marketplace that are not accessible for
people who are blind, have vision loss, or are deaf-blind and the
extent to which gaps in accessibility are preventing wireless
communication access by these populations; the cost and feasibility of
technical solutions to achieve wireless accessibility for these
populations; reasons why there are not a greater number of wireless
phones–particularly among less expensive or moderately-priced handset
models–that are accessible to people who are blind or have vision
loss; technical obstacles, if any, to making wireless technologies
compatible with Braille displays, as well as the cost and feasibility
of technical solutions to achieve other forms of compatibility with
wireless products and services for people who are deaf-blind;
recommendations on the most effective and efficient technical policy
solutions for addressing the needs of consumers with vision
disabilities, including those who are deaf-blind; and recommendations
on actions that the Bureaus or the Commission should take to address
the current lack of access. For example, is additional guidance needed
on specific access features that should be included in wireless
products? Should the Bureaus or the Commission facilitate a dialogue
among stakeholders in order to reach a specific agreement to address
the accessibility concerns outlined herein?
DATES: Comments are due on or before September 13, 2010. Reply comments
are due on or before September 30, 2010.
Yuolanda D. Murray
Administrative Assistant to Jeanne Stoner, Esquire
Governmental Relations Office
University of Pittsburgh
710 Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-6015
Fax No.: (412) 624-7955
