Marlee Matlin on the FCC’s Feeble Attempts at Online Closed Captioning Longtime lobbyist fights for the deaf and hearing impaired to enjoy binge-watching sessions just like the rest of us. By Jordyn Taylor April 28, 2014 For some of us,…
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Sorenson Communications files for bankruptcy
Sorenson Communications files for bankruptcy March 3, 2014 (Reuters) – Sorenson Communications Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late on Sunday, a court filing showed, as declining revenue and mounting debt forced the company to consider restructuring. Sorenson, which…
Dallas-Based AT&T to Pay $3.5 Million to Resolve Claims in FCC Program
Dallas-Based AT&T to Pay $3.5 Million to Resolve Claims in FCC Program By Laurie Asseo & Tom Schoenberg November 7, 2013 AT&T Inc. (T) agreed to pay $3.5 million in addition to $18.25 million it already paid to resolve allegations…
iCanConnect: A New Program for Deafblind
iCanConnect: A New Program for Deafblind WEBSITE: http://www.icanconnect.org My name is Carrie Frost, and I work through the Perkins School for the Blind as the Project Manager in Texas for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEP), also known as…
White House Recognizes NAD Policy Counsel Andrew Phillips As Champion of Change
White House Recognizes NAD Policy Counsel Andrew Phillips As Champion of Change July 29, 2013 On Thursday, July 25, 2013, the White House celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by honoring eight young disability leaders,…
FCC Ends Predatory Phone Rates for Deaf Prisoners & Family Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Talila A. Lewis (202) 455-9278 [email protected] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ENDS PREDATORY PHONE RATES FOR DEAF PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS August 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Eight months ago, Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of…