Communication

2010 Southwest Conference on Disability

This conference will take place October 6-8, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Topics will cover the future of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), how technology is improving the lives of people with disabilities, how to improve the lives of children with disabilities, as well as a special celebration of the 2010 Disability and The Arts Program. Register online or download the printable registration form.

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Accessible Telecommunications Product Design

Provides technical guidance for designers of telecommunications products, with the understanding that Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act does not impose requirements on manufacturers but does require Federal agencies to comply with accessibility regulations when procuring, developing or using electronic and information technology.

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Assistive Technology & Augmentative Communication

Describes the general philosophical basis for using augmentative communication and assistive technology with young children who have disabilities.
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Assistive Technology for Children with Autism

Article discusses how various modes of technology can be used for children with autism to increase or improve their overall understanding of their environment and their communication, attention, social interaction and organizational skills.
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Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications Task Force

Task force deals with issues related to access to telecommunications and assistive technology in education, employment and independent living.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disability Issues Links

A list of links from the FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau related to disability issues, including closed captioning, 911-TTY compatibility, telecommunication relay services and various sections of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Issues

Answers to frequently asked questions about Telecommunications Relay Services, Closed-Captioning, Assistive Listening Devices, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other telecommunications issues.
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Federal Relay Service

A federal government service which allows federal employees who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf/blind or have speech disabilities to have equal communication access.
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Federal Relay Service Online (FRSO)

Fill out this quick form to begin using the internet relay service, which allows the user to make telecommunications relay calls to or from the federal government offices.
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Gallaudet University Technology Access Program

This research group focuses on technologies and services that eliminate communication barriers traditionally faced by deaf and hard of hearing people.

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Information Technology Technical Assistance & Training Center (ITTATC)

Promotes the creation, use and dissemination of accessible telecommunications and information technology by providing technical assistance, training and information.
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New On-Line Guidance Available on Telecommunications Products

Since issuing its standards for electronic and information technology under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the U.S. Access Board has maintained a program of continuing on-line guidance and training on compliance with the standards.

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Technology for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Fact sheet from the Arc addresses the types of technology that can help people with intellectual and other disabilities like Down syndrome and cerebral palsy with communication, mobility and daily living. Document is in Word format.

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Telecommunications & Electronic & Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC)

TEITAC is a federal advisory committee providing recommendations for updates of accessibility standards issued under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and guidelines under section 255 of the Telecommunications Act.
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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Consumers' Guide

Offers information about using a TRS.
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Telephone Relay Systems: Enabling Telephone Access for Customers & Employees

Provides information on telephone relay systems (TRS), which allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with those who are not using telecommunications. Find a TRS provider in your state or dial 711 on your telephone, which will automatically connect you to your nearest relay service provider. The above link opens a Word document.

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Video Relay Services

Factsheet from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Video Relay Services (VRS) that enable persons with hearing disabilities to communicate with voice telephone users through video equipment.
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