## Archived AccessInfo Announcements

        -  Archived AccessInfo Announcements by Subject Matter 

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### 2024

 
                    - **2024-04-08**  FCC Announces May 16 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2024-04-05**  FCC April 25 Open Meeting to Consider Restoring Net Neutrality 
                    - **2024-03-26**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for Joint Closed Captioning Display Settings Proposal
                    - **2024-03-22**  FCC Announces Effective Date of Video Relay Service Improvements 
                    - **2024-03-20**  FCC Announces Effective Date for SIM Swapping Item
                    - **2024-03-20**  TRS Service Pending TRS User Registration and TRS Access in Carceral Facilities
                    - **2024-03-19**  Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Joint Closed Captioning Display Settings Proposal
                    - **2024-03-14**  FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for ClearCaptions 
                    - **2024-03-14**  Comment Due Dates Established for Video Relay Service Compensation FNPRM 
                    - **2024-03-11**  Comment Dates Set for Proposed Multilingual Emergency Alerts 
                    - **2024-03-07**  FCC Seeks Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2024-03-07**  FCC To Hold Webinar About Wind Down of Affordable Connectivity Program 
                    - **2024-02-29**  FCC Announces New Listing of Top 5 National Nonbroadcast Networks for Audio Description Rules
                    - **2024-02-26**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2024-02-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on ASL and Multilingual Wireless Emergency Alert Templates
                    - **2024-02-06**  FCC Reminds Stakeholders of February 8, 2024 Enrollment Freeze for Affordable Connectivity Program 
                    - **2024-02-05**  FCC February 15 Open Meeting to Consider EAS Accessibility
                    - **2024-02-02**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Preventing Digital Discrimination Further Notice
                    - **2024-01-29**  FCC Adopts Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls and RTT-to-911 Messages 
                    - **2024-01-26**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility NPRM
                    - **2024-01-17**  FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for NexTalk, Inc. and Rogervoice 
                    - **2024-01-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Change of Ownership of ClearCaptions 
                    - **2024-01-11**  The FCC is Taking Steps to Wind Down the Affordable Connectivity Program 
                    - **2024-01-04**  FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for Global Caption, Inc. and Nagish, Inc.

### 2023

 
                    - **2023-12-20**  FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Period
                    - **2023-12-20**  FCC Releases VRS Improvements Order
                    - **2023-12-15**  FCC Announces Effective Compliance Date for SIM Swapping Item
                    - **2023-12-15**  FCC Announces January 30 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2023-12-01**  FCC Reminder and More about Audio Description
                    - **2023-11-27**  FCC December 13 Open Meeting to Consider Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility
                    - **2023-11-17**  FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Period
                    - **2023-11-17**  FCC Launches Inquiry into AI’s Impact on Robocalls and Robotexts
                    - **2023-11-17**  FCC Adopts Rules Implementing the Safe Connections Act for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
                    - **2023-11-15**  FCC Extends Reply Comments Deadline for TRS Carceral Access Waiver Petition
                    - **2023-10-27**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Extend Deadline to Offer TRS at Correctional Facilities
                    - **2023-10-27**  FCC Grants Conditional VRS Certification for Tive, LLC
                    - **2023-10-26**  FCC November 15 Open Meeting to Consider Several Accessibility Items
                    - **2023-10-20**  988 ASL Direct Video Calling Service Now Available
                    - **2023-10-18**  FCC Adopts Audio Description Expansion Order Ahead of Open Meeting
                    - **2023-10-10**  FCC October 19 Open Meeting to Consider Several Accessibility Items
                    - **2023-10-03**  FEMA Releases Video with ASL for Nationwide EAS/WEA Tests on October 4
                    - **2023-10-03**  Join the Preventing Digital Discrimination Task Force in Topeka on Thursday, Oct. 5
                    - **2023-09-29**  FCC Grants Waiver of Certain HAC Volume Control Requirements for Two Years
                    - **2023-09-29**  FCC Adopts New Compensation Plan for Video Relay Service
                    - **2023-09-29**  FCC grants limited waivers to Sorenson to enable the provision of VRS to deafblind users
                    - **2023-09-28**  FCC Seeks Comment on Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
                    - **2023-09-28**  Join the Digital Discrimination Task Force in NYC on Friday, Sept. 29
                    - **2023-09-25**  FCC Digital Discrimination Task Force Announces Sept. 29 Listening Session in NYC
                    - **2023-09-08**  FCC Reminds EAS and WEA Participants to Transmit Accessible Alerts During 2023 Nationwide Test
                    - **2023-09-05**  Digital Connectivity & Lifeline Awareness Week of Action September 11-17, 2023
                    - **2023-08-31**  FCC Digital Discrimination Task Force Announces September 14 Listening Session at Gallaudet University
                    - **2023-08-31**  FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period
                    - **2023-08-28**  FCC Helps Hawai’i Wildfire Survivors Stay Connected
                    - **2023-08-25**  FCC Proposes Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
                    - **2023-08-14**  FCC Announces That More Than 20 Million Households Enrolled In Affordable Connectivity Program
                    - **2023-08-07**  FCC Announces Compliance and Comment Dates for Interoperable Video Conferencing Services Proceeding
                    - **2023-08-07**  FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Petition for Limited Waiver
                    - **2023-08-03**  FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alerting Tests on October 4, 2023
                    - **2023-07-25**  FCC Renews Certifications for State TRS Programs
                    - **2023-07-21**  FCC Announces September 7 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2023-07-21**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2023-07-12**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for Next Generation 911 NPRM
                    - **2023-06-30**  FCC Releases VRS Waiver Extension and TRS Fund Orders
                    - **2023-06-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on U.S. Territory Application for TRS Program Recertification
                    - **2023-06-23**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for Improving Accessibility of Wireless Emergency Alerts FNPRM
                    - **2023-06-23**  FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations
                    - **2023-06-21**  FCC Launches Data Cap Stories Portal
                    - **2023-06-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on U.S. Territory Application for TRS Program Recertification
                    - **2023-06-14**  FCC Promotes Next Generation 911 Services for Internet-Based Relay Services
                    - **2023-06-12**  FCC Requires Access to Video Conferencing, Proposes Performance Objectives and TRS Integration
                    - **2023-06-07**  FCC June 8 Open Meeting to Consider Accessibility of Video Conferencing Services
                    - **2023-05-30**  FCC Grants Waiver of Certain Accessible Emergency Information Requirements
                    - **2023-05-17**  Chairwoman Rosenworcel Shares Proposal to Require Accessibility of Interoperable Video Conferencing Services
                    - **2023-05-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on TRS Payment Formulas and Funding Requirements
                    - **2023-05-05**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition filed by Communication Service for the Deaf
                    - **2023-04-26**  Dates Announced for Comments on GlobalVRS Petition for Certain Cost Reimbursement
                    - **2023-04-26**  FCC Announces 2023-2024 NDBEDP Allocations
                    - **2023-04-14**  FCC Releases Order Extending the Transition Period for the Hearing Aid Compatibility Technical Standard
                    - **2023-04-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on New Law’s Impact on Accessible Incarcerated People’s Communications Services
                    - **2023-04-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Extend Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirement
                    - **2023-04-04**  FCC Certifies ClearCaptions to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2023-04-03**  FCC Announces Fifth Term of Disability Advisory Committee & April 26 Meeting
                    - **2023-03-31**  FCC to Consider Improving Accessibility and Effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts
                    - **2023-03-31**  FCC Seeks Comment on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs
                    - **2023-03-30**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Audio Description Expansion FNPRM
                    - **2023-03-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Task Force Report and Waiver Request
                    - **2023-03-20**  FCC Extends Comment Cycle for Digital Discrimination NPRM
                    - **2023-03-14**  FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2023-03-13**  FCC Proposes Rules to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Access Safe and Affordable Connectivity
                    - **2023-03-01**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2023-02-24**  FCC March 16 Meeting To Consider Accessibility Items
                    - **2023-02-17**  FCC Task Force to Hold Listening Session in Los Angeles
                    - **2023-02-09**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petitions for Reconsideration in Carceral Communications Proceeding
                    - **2023-02-03**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for IP CTS Compensation Item
                    - **2023-02-01**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Closed Captioning Display Settings Proposal
                    - **2023-02-01**  Sorenson Petitions for Partial Reconsideration of TRS User Registration Order
                    - **2023-01-30**  FCC Seeks Comment on ClearCaptions’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2023-01-30**  FCC Asks Consumers to Share Their Broadband Access Experiences
                    - **2023-01-24**  FCC Seeks Comment on Closed Captioning Display Settings Proposal
                    - **2023-01-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Updates to TRS Data Breach Reporting Requirements
                    - **2023-01-20**  FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Preventing Digital Discrimination NPRM
                    - **2023-01-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition for Limited Waiver of VRS Privacy Screen Rule
                    - **2023-01-09**  Congress Enacts Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022
                    - **2023-01-06**  FCC Extends Reply Comment Deadline for Accessible Carceral Communications Proceeding
                    - **2023-01-06**  FCC Announces Extended Comment Cycle for Broadband Labeling Further Notice
                    - **2023-01-03**  FCC Releases Report on State of Competition in Communications Marketplace

 

### 2022

 
                    - **2022-12-21**  Comment Dates Set for Proposed Rules to Improve Video Relay Service
                    - **2022-12-19**  FCC Announces Comment Cycle for Broadband Labeling Further Notice
                    - **2022-12-09**  FCC Certifies InnoCaption to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2022-12-01**  FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Expansion of Audio Description to Additional TV Markets
                    - **2022-12-01**  FCC December 21 Meeting Considers Accessibility Items
                    - **2022-11-23**  Comment Dates For Accessible Carceral Communications Proceeding
                    - **2022-11-18**  FCC Broadband Label Information and Accessibility
                    - **2022-11-17**  FCC Nov. 17 Hearing on the Impact of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian on Communications
                    - **2022-11-16**  FCC Sets Dates for Improved Emergency Alert System Messages
                    - **2022-11-10**  FCC Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for ACP Outreach Grant Program
                    - **2022-11-04**  FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility of FCC Programs and Activities
                    - **2022-11-02**  FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Application to Provide IP Relay Service
                    - **2022-10-18**  FCC Selects Maine National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2022-10-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2022-10-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on Nagish Inc.’s Application to Provide IP CTS and IP Relay Service
                    - **2022-10-12**  FCC Submits 2022 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2022-10-03**  FCC Expands Communications Access for Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities
                    - **2022-10-03**  FCC Improves Emergency Alert System Messages
                    - **2022-09-27**  FCC Announces October 6 Forum on the Accessibility of Emergency Information on Television
                    - **2022-09-26**  FCC Announces November 1 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2022-09-26**  FCC Reminds States And Territories To Apply For TRS Recertification
                    - **2022-09-22**  FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Accessibility's Petition for Rulemaking
                    - **2022-09-22**  Digital Skills Gap Symposium & Town Hall
                    - **2022-09-21**  FCC September 29 Meeting Considers Accessibility Items
                    - **2022-09-01**  FCC Sets September 12 and 13 as Test Dates for Wireless Emergency Alerts
                    - **2022-08-31**  FCC Invites Membership Applications for Fifth Term of the Disability Advisory Committee
                    - **2022-08-10**  FCC Establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
                    - **2022-08-09**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2022-08-09**  FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP Certification for Maine
                    - **2022-08-03**  FCC Grants Peloton’s Withdrawal of Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Rules
                    - **2022-07-27**  FCC Settles with MachineGenius Over TRS Violations
                    - **2022-07-15**  Text-to-988 Available as of July 16, 2022
                    - **2022-07-13**  FCC Takes Enforcement Action Against Verizon Wireless for Apparently Failing to Produce Documentation Exhibiting Due Diligence in Exploring Accessibility and Achievability of its Premium Visual Voicemail Service
                    - **2022-07-11**  Comment dates established for Next Generation Television Transition
                    - **2022-07-07**  FCC Improves Resiliency and Reliability of Mobile Wireless Networks
                    - **2022-07-01**  Most Pandemic-Related TRS Rule Waivers Expired June 30, 2022
                    - **2022-06-30**  FCC Adopts TRS Compensation Formulas for the 2022-23 TRS Fund Year
                    - **2022-06-30**  FCC Adopts New Compensation Plan for IP Relay
                    - **2022-06-30**  FCC Takes Steps to Improve VRS and IP CTS
                    - **2022-06-29**  FCC Revises Disability-Related Inmate Calling Reporting Requirements
                    - **2022-06-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on State of Next Generation Television Transition
                    - **2022-06-22**  FCC Invites Public Comment on Tentative Findings for the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2022-06-10**  FCC Grants Informal Complaint Alleging Non-Compliance with the FCC’s Accessibility Requirements
                    - **2022-06-07**  FCC Announces June 28 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2022-05-23**  FCC Announces May 25 Public Hearing on Consumer Broadband Labels
                    - **2022-05-20**  Comment Due Dates Set for Interoperable Video Conferencing Services
                    - **2022-05-18**  FCC Announces 2022-2023 NDBEDP Allocations
                    - **2022-05-18**  FCC Seeks Comments About State of Competition in Communications Marketplace
                    - **2022-05-17**  FCC Announces NDBEDP Certified Entities
                    - **2022-05-16**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Levels and Funding Requirements
                    - **2022-04-27**  FCC Invites Comments about Interoperable Video Conferencing Services
                    - **2022-04-20**  Hamilton Relay Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2022-04-07**  FCC Seeks Comment on Global Caption’s Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2022-04-01**  FCC April 21 Open Meeting to Consider Improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts
                    - **2022-03-28**  FCC Extends Temporary COVID Waivers for Relay Services
                    - **2022-03-23**  FCC Grants Conditional TRS Certification for New Owner of Sorenson and CaptionCall
                    - **2022-03-21**  FCC Seeks Comment on Preventing and Eliminating Digital Discrimination
                    - **2022-03-17**  FCC Announces March 28 Forum on Online Audio Description
                    - **2022-03-14**  FCC Seeks Comment on Rogervoice’s Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2022-03-09**  March 11 FCC Broadband Labels Hearing
                    - **2022-02-28**  FCC March 16 Meeting to Consider Digital Discrimination
                    - **2022-02-24**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2022-02-22**  FCC Acts to Empower Broadband Consumers through Transparency
                    - **2022-02-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on NexTalk’s Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2022-02-17**  FCC Proposes Outreach Efforts for Affordable Connectivity Program
                    - **2022-02-17**  FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2022-02-10**  FCC Proposes to Improve Accessibility of Emergency Alert System Messages
                    - **2022-01-28**  New Direct Video Calling Entity Granted Access to TRS Numbering Directory
                    - **2022-01-19**  FCC Announces February 24, 2022 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2022-01-18**  FCC Announces Comment Dates on Proposed Rules to Make Closed Captioning Display Settings Readily Accessible
                    - **2022-01-13**  FCC Dismisses Two Requests for Extension of TTY-RTT Transition Deadline
                    - **2022-01-10**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rules to Make Closed Captioning Display Settings Readily Accessible
                    - **2022-01-07**  FCC Grants Several Accessibility Waivers in the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
                    - **2022-01-04**  FCC Launches Affordable Connectivity Program
                    - **2022-01-03**  FCC Releases Report on August 2021 Test of the Emergency Alert System

 

### 2021

 
                    - **2021-12-30**  FCC Extends Temporary COVID Waivers for Relay Services
                    - **2021-12-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition Concerning VRS Field Staff Costs
                    - **2021-12-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on Peloton’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Rules
                    - **2021-12-20**  FCC Recertifies Convo to Provide Video Relay Service
                    - **2021-12-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Change of Ownership of Sorenson and CaptionCall
                    - **2021-12-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on Annual Inmate Calling Services Provider Reports
                    - **2021-12-08**  FCC Resolves Investigation into TRS Rule Violations
                    - **2021-12-03**  FCC Order Requires ViaTalk to Provide Accessible Product Support Communications
                    - **2021-12-02**  FCC Extends Comment Deadlines in Proceeding on Resiliency of Communications Networks
                    - **2021-12-01**  FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Phase in of Audio Description Rules
                    - **2021-12-01**  FCC Announces Winners of Chair’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility
                    - **2021-11-29**  FCC Invites Comments on TRS Fund Compensation for IP Relay
                    - **2021-11-24**  FCC Chair to Present Awards Dec. 1 for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2021-11-24**  FCC December 14 Open Meeting to Consider Modifications to Emergency Alert System Messages
                    - **2021-11-23**  FCC Considers Handset Accessibility in Verizon Acquisition of TracFone
                    - **2021-11-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on Modifying and Extending the Broadband Affordability Program
                    - **2021-11-19**  FCC Adopts Rules for Text-to-988
                    - **2021-11-19**  FCC Announces Dec. 2 Forum on Improving Captioning of Online Video Programming
                    - **2021-11-12**  FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period
                    - **2021-11-05**  FCC Invites Comments on Strengthening the Resiliency of Communications Networks
                    - **2021-10-29**  FCC November 18 Open Meeting to Consider Text-to-988
                    - **2021-10-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on Convo’s Application for Recertification to Provide VRS
                    - **2021-10-12**  FCC Grants GSA’s Petition for Partial Waiver of IP CTS and IP Relay Registration Requirements
                    - **2021-09-30**  FCC Consent Decree with Pluto and ViacomCBS to Resolve Violations of Internet Protocol (IP) Closed Captioning Rules
                    - **2021-09-28**  Hearing Aid Compatibility Deployment Benchmarks for Wireless Handsets Increasing
                    - **2021-09-27**  First Wave of Emergency Connectivity Funding Announced! Second window opens 9/28
                    - **2021-09-21**  September 20-24 is Lifeline Awareness Week
                    - **2021-09-17**  FCC Extends Deadline for Nominations for 2021 FCC Chair’s AAA
                    - **2021-09-14**  FCC September 30 Open Meeting to Consider Strengthening Resiliency of Wireless Networks
                    - **2021-09-07**  FCC Seeks Information on Accessibility of Children’s Programming to Children with Disabilities
                    - **2021-08-31**  CaptionCall Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2021-08-27**  FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic
                    - **2021-08-25**  FCC announces second ECF application window; $5.137 billion requested in first window
                    - **2021-08-19**  FCC Order Finds ViaTalk In Violation of FCC Accessibility Rule (Updated)
                    - **2021-08-18**  FCC Grants Warner Media a Limited Waiver From Audio Description Rules
                    - **2021-08-18**  FCC Order Finds ViaTalk In Violation of FCC Accessibility Rule
                    - **2021-08-13**  FCC Announces Applicants for NDBEDP Certification
                    - **2021-08-10**  FCC Announces September 9, 2021 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2021-08-10**  FCC Extends Comment Period for Rulemaking on Accessibility of Inmate Calling Services
                    - **2021-08-05**  Reminder: August 11 Tests of Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts
                    - **2021-08-05**  FCC Invites Nominations for 2021 FCC Chair’s AAA
                    - **2021-08-04**  FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2021-08-02**  FCC Seeks Comment to Improve Accessibility of Inmate Calling Services
                    - **2021-08-02**  Reminder - Emergency Connectivity Fund Webinar on Tuesday, August 3 at 2pm ET
                    - **2021-07-27**  The Clock is Ticking – Apply Now for Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Support!
                    - **2021-07-27**  FCC Seeks Comment on Tive, LLC Application to Provide VRS
                    - **2021-07-21**  FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants of Accessibility Requirements
                    - **2021-07-16**  FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2021-07-16**  Comment Sought on Request for Freeze of IP CTS Compensation Level
                    - **2021-07-16**  FCC August 5 Open Meeting to Consider Modifications to IP Relay Compensation Plan
                    - **2021-07-13**  FCC Extends Comment Period for VRS Compensation NPRM
                    - **2021-07-09**  FCC Reminds Providers to Issue Accessible Emergency Alerts
                    - **2021-07-08**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Communications Equity and Diversity Council
                    - **2021-07-07**  FCC Releases Report on the State of the Lifeline Marketplace
                    - **2021-07-01**  FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Fund Size for the 2021-22 TRS Fund Year
                    - **2021-07-01**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2021-06-17**  Comment Sought on Convo Petition for Rulemaking on VRS
                    - **2021-06-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on VRS Compensation Plan
                    - **2021-06-15**  FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Application Window Opens June 29
                    - **2021-06-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Text-to-988 Rules
                    - **2021-06-14**  FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alerting Test on August 11, 2021
                    - **2021-06-11**  CSD Granted Access to TRS Numbering Directory
                    - **2021-06-04**  FCC Announces 2021-2022 Allocations for the NDBEDP
                    - **2021-05-18**  FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates
                    - **2021-05-12**  FCC to Launch Connectivity Fund Program
                    - **2021-05-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Rates and T-Mobile IP Relay Waiver Request
                    - **2021-05-04**  FCC Unveils Draft Rules for Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
                    - **2021-04-30**  FCC May 20 Open Meeting to Consider VRS and Inmate Calling Services Items
                    - **2021-04-29**  FCC Seeks Comments on TBS Petition for Waiver of Audio Description Requirements
                    - **2021-04-29**  FCC Announces May 12 Start Date of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
                    - **2021-04-21**  Emergency Broadband Benefit Webinar for Consumers and Outreach Partners
                    - **2021-04-13**  ClearCaptions Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2021-04-08**  FCC Seeks Comment on Any Needed Updates to CVAA Rules
                    - **2021-04-02**  FCC to Consider Text-to-988 at April 22 Open Meeting
                    - **2021-03-30**  FCC Seeks Comment on the Delivery of EAS Alerts through the Internet
                    - **2021-03-23**  FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petition for Waiver of IP Relay and IP CTS Rule
                    - **2021-03-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on the State of the Lifeline Marketplace
                    - **2021-03-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on Emergency Connectivity Fund for Educational Devices and Connections to Address the Homework Gap During the Pandemic
                    - **2021-03-12**  FCC Expands Text-to-911 Registry to Include Real-Time Text
                    - **2021-03-09**  FCC Releases Report and Order for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
                    - **2021-03-09**  FCC Announces New Listing of Top 5 National Nonbroadcast Networks for Audio Description Rules
                    - **2021-03-04**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2021-02-26**  FCC Reminds Entities of June 30, 2021 Deadline for NDBEDP Certification Applications
                    - **2021-02-26**  FCC to Consider Inquiry on the Delivery of EAS Alerts through the Internet
                    - **2021-02-26**  FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petitions for Reconsideration of IP CTS Rates
                    - **2021-02-22**  FCC Releases Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order
                    - **2021-02-22**  FCC Further Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic
                    - **2021-02-12**  FCC Seeks Outreach Partners for Emergency Broadband Benefit
                    - **2021-02-08**  FCC Invites Comment on Proposed Metrics for Captioned Telephone Services
                    - **2021-02-05**  FCC Hosts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Roundtable
                    - **2021-01-13**  FCC Announces Fourth Term of Disability Advisory Committee & February 18 Meeting
                    - **2021-01-08**  FCC Seeks Comment on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
                    - **2021-01-07**  FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants of Compliance Obligations

 

### 2020

 
                    - **2020-12-22**  FCC Extends Time for Reply Comments on Communications Needs of Prisoners with Disabilities
                    - **2020-12-22**  FCC Extends Waiver of TTY Support Requirements for US Cellular
                    - **2020-12-11**  InnoCaption Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2020-12-02**  FCC Seeks Comment on Communications Needs of Prisoners with Disabilities
                    - **2020-11-19**  FCC Seeks Comment on CaptionCall’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2020-11-17**  Consumer Groups Seek Partial Reconsideration of the 988 Order
                    - **2020-11-02**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition Regarding Incentives for VRS Registration and Use
                    - **2020-10-29**  FCC Announces Effective Dates and Compliance Dates for New TRS Rules
                    - **2020-10-28**  FCC Adopts Audio Description Expansion and Modernizes Terminology
                    - **2020-10-07**  FCC Announces 2020 Winners of Chairman's Awards for Advancements in Accessibility
                    - **2020-10-07**  FCC Sends 2020 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2020-10-06**  FCC To Consider Audio Description Rules at October 27 Open Meeting
                    - **2020-10-06**  FCC Seeks Comment on ClearCaptions’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2020-10-02**  FCC Adopts IP CTS Rates, Proposes Service Quality Metrics, and Extends Temporary TRS Pandemic Waivers
                    - **2020-09-14**  FCC Announces October 8 Event to Honor 10th Anniversary of CVAA
                    - **2020-09-10**  FCC to Consider IP CTS Compensation and Quality Metrics at September 30 Open Meeting
                    - **2020-09-10**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: October 14
                    - **2020-09-09**  FCC Seeks Comment on National Broadband Deployment
                    - **2020-08-27**  Reminder: September 4th Deadline for Individual Nominations for Chairman’s AAA
                    - **2020-08-26**  FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic
                    - **2020-08-17**  Public Comment Sought on Sprint Reconsideration Petition about IP Relay Rate
                    - **2020-08-10**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2020-08-05**  FCC Modernizes TRS Rules and Procedures
                    - **2020-08-03**  FCC Invites Individual Nominations for Chairman’s AAA
                    - **2020-07-24**  Chairman Pai Video and Statement on the ADA’s 30th Anniversary
                    - **2020-07-22**  FCC Designates 988 as 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
                    - **2020-07-21**  FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2020-07-17**  FCC Clarifies VRS Inducement Rule; Announces TRS Item for August 6 Open Meeting
                    - **2020-07-14**  FCC Invites Membership Applications for Fourth Term of the Disability Advisory Committee
                    - **2020-07-01**  FCC Seeks Comment on Three Petitions for Extension of RTT Deadline
                    - **2020-06-30**  FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Fund Size for the 2020-21 TRS Fund Year
                    - **2020-06-30**  FCC to Consider Designating 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at July 16 Open Meeting
                    - **2020-06-24**  FCC Supports MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge
                    - **2020-06-22**  FCC Further Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic
                    - **2020-06-04**  Clarity Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2020-05-29**  FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Rate
                    - **2020-05-27**  FCC Urges Governors to Assist Communications Industry During Pandemic
                    - **2020-5-21**  FCC Invites Comment on Proposed Audio Description Rules
                    - **2020-5-18**  FCC Announces 2020-2021 Allocations for the NDBEDP
                    - **2020-5-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Rates and Sprint IP Relay Petition
                    - **2020-5-14**  FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services Rules During Pandemic
                    - **2020-5-12**  FCC Releases Report on the 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
                    - **2020-5-5**  MachineGenius Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition
                    - **2020-4-20**  FCC Seeks Comment on a TRS Petition About Registration Rules and DeafBlind Software
                    - **2020-4-17**  FCC Seeks Members for Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council VII
                    - **2020-4-3**  FCC Approves Emergency COVID-19 Telehealth and Connected Care Pilot Programs
                    - **2020-4-3**  FCC to Consider Proposed New Audio Description Rules at April 23 Open Meeting
                    - **2020-4-3**  FCC Gives VRS Providers Flexibility to Hire More ASL Interpreters
                    - **2020-3-26**  FCC Extends Deadline for Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2020-3-25**  FCC Shares Resources about Accessible Televised Emergency Information
                    - **2020-3-20**  FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2020-3-16**  FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Certain TRS Rules During Coronavirus
                    - **2020-3-6**  Comment Dates Established for Filing in FCC Rulemaking on New Hearing Aid Compatibility Standard for Wireless Handsets
                    - 2020-3-2  FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2020-2-14**  Notice of Purple’s Cancellation of Certification and Dismissal of Application to Provide VRS
                    - **2020-2-12**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2020-2-4**  FCC Announces North American Numbering Council Working Groups Membership
                    - **2020-1-31**  FCC Permits VRS At-Home Call Handling
                    - **2020-1-29**  What the FCC Has Accomplished Under 3 Years of Chairman Ajit Pai’s Leadership
                    - **2020-1-22**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: February 26
                    - **2020-1-16**  FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Number as Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Hotline
                    - **2020-1-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on Applying Suspension and Debarment Rules to TRS Programs and NDBEDP
                    - **2020-1-13**  Effective Date and Comment Cycle for Updating TRS Rules
                    - **2020-1-10**  Effective Date for Expanding TRS Contribution Base to Support IP CTS
                    - **2020-1-10**  FCC to Consider Two Accessibility Items at January 30 Open Meeting

 

### 2019

 
                    - **2019-11-26**  FCC Releases Report and Order on IP CTS Funding
                    - **2019-11-7**  FCC Announces Second Extension of Comment Period for Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Captioning Rules
                    - **2019-11-5**  FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Clarification or Waiver of Certain VRS and DVC Rules
                    - **2019-10-30**  FCC Extends VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program
                    - **2019-10-29**  FCC to Consider Two TRS-Related Items at November 22 Open Meeting
                    - **2019-10-24**  FCC Seeks Comment on National Broadband Deployment
                    - **2019-10-09**  FCC Report to Congress on Video Description
                    - **2019-10-08**  FCC Grants USA Network a Limited Waiver of the Video Description Rules
                    - **2019-09-26**  FCC Seeks Comment on VTCSecure’s Petition for Limited Waiver of IP CTS Requirements
                    - **2019-09-23**  FCC Acts to Modernize the TRS Rules
                    - **2019-09-16**  FCC Grants Google Fiber a Limited Waiver of the Accessible User Interfaces Rules for Certain Video Programming Functions
                    - **2019-09-05**  FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Caption Quality Petition
                    - **2019-08-30**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2019-08-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on Convo Petition for Clarification
                    - **2019-08-26**  FCC Adopts Rules and Seeks Comment on Collecting Broadband Deployment Data
                    - **2019-08-26**  FCC Seeks Comment on Applications to Provide IP CTS
                    - **2019-08-22**  FCC Announces Entities Selected for the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Kentucky and Illinois
                    - **2019-08-22**  FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility of FCC Programs and Activities
                    - **2019-08-20**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: September 24
                    - **2019-08-14**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition Regarding Live Captioning Quality Metrics and Use of Automated Speech Recognition
                    - **2019-08-09**  FCC Establishes Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification and Compliance Deadlines
                    - **2019-08-06**  FCC Amends Rules to Improve Access to 911
                    - **2019-07-23**  FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Captioning Rules
                    - **2019-07-17**  FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants About Accessibility Requirements
                    - **2019-07-16**  FCC to Consider 911 Rules at August Open Meeting
                    - **2019-07-15**  FCC Modernizes Children's Educational Television Programming Rules
                    - **2019-07-02**  FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants and the Public About a Nationwide Test on August 7, 2019
                    - **2019-06-28**  FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2019-2020 TRS Fund Year
                    - **2019-06-28**  FCC Seeks Comments on Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Closed Captioning Requirements
                    - **2019-06-26**  FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay Petition for Reconsideration
                    - **2019-06-25**  FCC to Consider Modernizing Children’s Television Programming Rules at July Open Meeting
                    - **2019-06-20**  FCC Chairman Pai Announces Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2019-06-14**  FCC Seeks Comment on USA Network’s Petition for a Waiver of Its Video Description Requirements
                    - **2019-06-12**  FCC Announces (1) Application Period for NDBEDP Certification for Kentucky and Illinois (2) 2019-2020 Allocations for the NDBEDP
                    - **2019-06-10**  Effective Date of VRS Rules and Comment Dates for Proposed VRS Rules
                    - **2019-06-07**  FCC Announces June 18 Public Event: FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2019-06-04**  FCC Announces Test of the Emergency Alert System on August 7, 2019
                    - **2019-05-23**  FCC Announces New Deputy Bureau Chief for Disability Rights Office
                    - **2019-05-17**  FCC Seeks Comment on Google Fiber’s Petition for Waiver of User Interfaces Requirements
                    - **2019-05-15**  FCC Acts to Improve Video Relay Service and Direct Video Calling
                    - **2019-05-13**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed TRS Compensation Rates for 2019-2020
                    - **2019-04-30**  FCC Extends VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program and Allows New Participants
                    - **2019-04-19**  FCC to Consider Video Relay Service item at May Open Meeting
                    - **2019-04-10**  FCC Releases Order Suspending VRS Provider Compliance Deadline with RUE Profile
                    - **2019-04-09**  FCC Announces Enhanced ENT Forum on May 10, 2019
                    - **2019-04-09**  FCC Releases Report on the 2018 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
                    - **2019-04-09**  FCC Seeks Comments on Improving the Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework
                    - **2019-03-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Interim Waivers Regarding the Compensation Rate for IP Relay
                    - **2019-03-20**  FCC Announces IP CTS Rules Effective Date and Invites Public Comment on Improvements
                    - **2019-03-07**  FCC Reminder About Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2019-03-07**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: April 10
                    - **2019-02-15**  FCC Acts to Improve Management of IP Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2019-02-07**  FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee Third Term Membership
                    - **2019-02-04**  FCC Seeks Comment on Recent Developments in the Video Description Marketplace
                    - **2019-02-04**  Reminder: FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2019
                    - **2019-01-31**  FCC Seeks Comment on Improving Coordination during Emergencies
                    - **2019-01-29**  FCC To Consider IP Captioned Telephone Service item at February Open Meeting
                    - **2019-01-03**  FCC to Suspend Most Operations on January 3, 2019

 

### 2018

 
                    - **2018-12-26**  FCC Seeks Comment on General Motors Petition to Waive Some Real-Time Text Requirements
                    - **2018-11-29**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2019
                    - **2018-11-27**  FCC Announces November 30 Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
                    - **2018-11-19**  FCC Takes Action on Hearing Aid Compatibility Reporting and Website Obligations for Wireless Service Providers
                    - **2018-11-07**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Establish Ratemaking Methodology for IP Relay Service
                    - **2018-11-05**  FCC Reminds Industry About Deadline for Accessible Set-Top Box User Interfaces and Waives Requirements for Certain Small Cable Systems
                    - **2018-10-26**  FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed 911 Rules
                    - **2018-10-26**  FCC To Consider Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Reports and Websites at November Meeting
                    - **2018-10-09**  FCC Sends CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2018-09-28**  FCC Announces Membership for NANC Interoperable Video Calling Working Group
                    - **2018-09-18**  Nationwide Emergency Alert Tests Rescheduled for October 3, 2018
                    - **2018-08-31**  FCC Announces PSAP RTT Education Day on October 2, 2018
                    - **2018-08-30**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
                    - **2018-08-29**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2018-08-28**  FCC Establishes Comment Dates on two Petitions concerning the IP CTS Modernization and Reform Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling
                    - **2018-08-28**  FCC Reminds Public about Emergency Alert Tests on September 20, 2018
                    - **2018-08-22**  FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of Disability Advisory Committee and Invites Membership Applications
                    - **2018-08-09**  FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2018 CVAA Biennial Report
                    - **2018-08-08**  FCC Extends TRS Equal Access and Billing Options Waivers
                    - **2018-07-24**  FCC Announces Planned Emergency Alert Tests on September 20, 2018
                    - **2018-07-23**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for IP CTS Modernization and Reform Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry
                    - **2018-07-16**  FCC Renews Certifications for State TRS Programs
                    - **2018-07-06**  FCC Seeks Members for New Interoperable Video Calling Working Group of the North American Numbering Council
                    - **2018-07-02**  FCC Announces NDBEDP Funding Allocations for 2018-2019
                    - **2018-06-29**  FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2018-2019 TRS Fund Year
                    - **2018-06-26**  FCC Invites Comment on VRS Providers’ Joint Petition for Waiver
                    - **2018-06-25**  FCC Seeks Comment on American Cable Association’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements
                    - **2018-06-18**  FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations
                    - **2018-06-11**  FCC Takes Action to Accelerate Wireline Broadband Deployment
                    - **2018-06-11**  FCC Approves Action to Reform Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS)
                    - **2018-05-29**  FCC Grants Waivers of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Emergency Information on Television
                    - **2018-05-23**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2018-05-18**  FCC Seeks Comment on ITTA Petition for Declaratory Ruling
                    - **2018-05-17**  FCC to Consider IP CTS Reform at June 7 Meeting
                    - **2018-05-17**  FCC Announces Nonbroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements
                    - **2018-05-15**  FCC Seeks Comment on 2018-19 TRS Fund Payment Formulas and Fund Requirement
                    - **2018-05-10**  FCC Announces May 15 Emergency Alerting Roundtable Agenda
                    - **2018-05-01**  FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs
                    - 2018-04-26  FCC Seeks Comment about Multimedia Content in WEA Messages
                    - **2018-04-26**  FCC Releases Order Suspending VRS Provider Compliance Deadline with RUE Profile
                    - **2018-04-17**  Final Report of the 2017 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Released
                    - **2018-04-11**  FCC Announces Three Items Regarding Public Safety
                    - **2018-04-11**  FCC Announces Release of MITRE Assessments of IP CTS
                    - **2018-04-10**  FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of Biennial Report to Congress (Updated: CORRECTED COMMENTS DUE DATE)
                    - **2018-04-05**  FCC Announces April 13 Workshop to Identify Communication Needs During Disasters
                    - **2018-03-30**  TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to April 30, 2018
                    - **2018-03-27**  FCC Invites Comment on Joint Petition for Extension of Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements
                    - **2018-03-23**  FCC Seeks Comment On Wireless 911 Call Routing
                    - **2018-03-13**  FCC Invites Comment for Petition for Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements
                    - **2018-03-05**  FCC Announces Effective Date for Certain Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules
                    - **2018-03-01**  FCC Reminds Public about Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2018-02-28**  TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to March 31, 2018
                    - **2018-02-09**  New FCC ASL Video: February 28, 2018 Deadline for VRS User Registration
                    - **2018-02-01**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2018-01-31**  Commission Releases Order Improving WEA Accuracy and Requiring Preservation of Alerts
                    - **2018-01-29**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2018
                    - **2018-01-26**  FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs
                    - **2018-01-16**  FCC Begins Process to Update List of Included Nonbroadcast Networks Under Video Description Rules
                    - **2018-01-10**  FCC To Consider WEA Improvements at January Meeting
                    - **2018-01-08**  FCC Releases Restoring Internet Freedom Order
                    - **2018-01-02**  The TRS User Registration Database is Ready to Accept Registration Information for VRS Users

 

### 2017

 
                    - **2017-12-27**  FCC Grants Final Waiver of Advanced Communications Services Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software
                    - **2017-12-22**  FCC Announces Effective Date for Certain Closed Captioning Rules
                    - **2017-12-12**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2018
                    - **2017-12-08**  FCC Seeking Comment on Effective Communications During 2017 Hurricane Season
                    - **2017-12-05**  FCC Adopts New Technology Transitions Rules and Invites Comment On Proposed Elimination of Outreach Requirements
                    - **2017-11-28**  FCC Invites Comments about Impact of Nationwide Number Portability on Disability Access
                    - **2017-11-22**  FCC Authorizes Permissive Use of the Next Generation TV Broadcast Transmission Standard
                    - **2017-11-03**  FCC Grants T-Mobile’s Petition for Clarification of the RTT Order
                    - **2017-11-03**  FCC’s November 16, 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Items Pertaining to Technology Changes
                    - **2017-11-02**  FCC Invites Comment on Petition for Extension of Waiver of Rules Requiring Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment
                    - **2017-11-01**  FCC Announces Pleading Cycle for State TRS Certification Applications
                    - **2017-10-26**  FCC Adopts Rules to Update Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements
                    - **2017-10-20**  FCC Announces Effective Date for iTRS Numbers for Hearing Individuals and At-Home VRS Call Handing Rules
                    - **2017-10-06**  TRS Advisory Council seeks partial reconsideration of the VRS Rates Order
                    - **2017-10-05**  FCC To Hold Accessibility Innovations Expo
                    - **2017-10-05**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for NCTA's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of Commission's Video Description Expansion Order
                    - **2017-10-04**  FCC To Consider Hearing Aid Compatibility Item at October Meeting
                    - **2017-10-03**  FCC Announces Settlement with Sorenson regarding Service Outage Investigation
                    - **2017-09-29**  FCC’s Media Bureau Seeks Comment on the Deadline for Mid-Sized and Smaller Video Programming Distributors for User Interface Requirements
                    - **2017-09-29**  FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to People with Disabilities
                    - **2017-09-27**  FCC Invite Comment on Improving 911 Access by Enterprise Communications Systems
                    - **2017-09-27**  FCC Invites Comment about Eliminating Annual Reports about Hearing Aid Compatibility for Certain Providers
                    - **2017-09-26**  FCC Grants a Waiver of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Fiat Chrysler Vehicles
                    - **2017-09-26**  Commission Proposes Changes in Procedures for Formal Disability Complaints
                    - **2017-09-19**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
                    - **2017-09-08**  FCC’s September 26, 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Disability-Related Items
                    - **2017-09-06**  FCC Announces Planned Test of the Emergency Alert System on September 27, 2017
                    - **2017-09-01**  FCC Announces 911 Outage Communications Workshop on Sept. 11
                    - **2017-08-24**  FCC Announces Effective Date and Compliance Deadline for Other Matters adopted in the VRS Compensation Rates Order
                    - **2017-08-24**  FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to TracFone
                    - **2017-08-09**  FCC Seeks Exhibitors for the 2017 Accessibility Innovations Expo
                    - **2017-08-01**  FCC’s Connect2Health Task Force Announces Listening Sessions on Broadband Health Divide
                    - **2017-07-31**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for Sorenson's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of 2017 VRS Interoperability Order
                    - **2017-07-31**  FCC Celebrates the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
                    - **2017-07-19**  FCC Announces State TRS Program Recertification Application Filing Window
                    - **2017-07-12**  FCC Increases Amount of Required Video Described Programming on Top-Rated Networks
                    - **2017-07-07**  Sorenson seeks partial reconsideration of Relay User Equipment Profile deadline
                    - **2017-07-07**  FCC Order Approves Four-year VRS Provider Rate Plan and Addresses Other Matters
                    - **2017-07-03**  FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the TRS Fund
                    - **2017-06-27**  New FCC ASL Video: 2017 VRS Improvements Order
                    - **2017-06-23**  FCC Issues 2 Public Notices on NDBEDP: (1) Entities Certified to Participate in Nine Additional States; and (2) NDBEDP Funding Allocations for 2017-2018
                    - **2017-06-23**  Commission to Consider Increasing the Required Hours of Video Described Programming at July Meeting
                    - **2017-06-21**  Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
                    - **2017-06-20**  FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for Eight Additional States and DC
                    - **2017-06-15**  July 1 Deadline for Captioning of Video Clips of Programming Shown Live or Near-Live on Television when delivered via Internet Protocol
                    - **2017-06-15**  FCC Chairman Pai Honors Innovators in Accessibility Communications Technology
                    - **2017-06-09**  FCC Reminds Public about New Requirement to Pass Through Emergency Information on the Secondary Audio Stream
                    - **2017-06-09**  FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations
                    - **2017-06-07**  FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 13 Additional States and Territories
                    - **2017-05-25**  FCC Asks for Comment on the Extent to Which Consumers Still Rely on TTYs or Other Similar Equipment Used with Copper-Based Landline Telephone Service
                    - **2017-05-23**  FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 12 States
                    - **2017-05-17**  FCC Leadership to Promote Accessibility Innovation at the 2017 M-Enabling Summit
                    - **2017-05-12**  FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 13 States and Territories
                    - **2017-05-11**  FCC to Hold Webinar on What Older Americans Should Know about Communications Accessibility, Robocalls and Scams
                    - **2017-05-11**  FCC Seeks Comment on 2017-18 TRS Rates
                    - **2017-05-03**  VRS Interoperability Order: Effective Date, Compliance Deadlines, and FNPRM Comment Deadlines
                    - **2017-04-26**  FCC Releases Report of the 2016 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System
                    - **2017-04-25**  FCC Announces Applicants for NDBEDP Starting July 2017
                    - **2017-04-14**  VRS Improvements: Dates for Rule Amendments & FNPRM Comment Deadlines
                    - **2017-04-10**  Webinar: What the FCC's Consumer Help Center Can Do for You
                    - **2017-03-24**  FCC Approves Item to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Video Relay Service
                    - **2017-03-21**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by April 13, 2017
                    - **2017-03-17**  FCC Grants a Temporary Waiver of Accessibility Requirements for Honda Vehicles
                    - **2017-03-17**  Comment Due Dates Established for T-Mobile Petition on the Commission’s Real-Time Text Order
                    - **2017-03-02**  Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Video Relay Service
                    - **2017-03-01**  FCC Reminds Public about Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2017-02-23**  FCC Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition for Reconsideration of VTCSecure Waiver Order
                    - **2017-02-21**  FCC Announces Date of Disability Committee Meeting
                    - **2017-02-17**  FCC Settles Investigation of Two TRS Providers
                    - **2017-02-10**  FCC Announces Effective Date for Real-Time Text Rules and Comment Due Dates for the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                    - **2017-02-07**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2017-02-07**  FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP/iCanConnect Certification
                    - **2017-01-31**  FCC Seeks Diverse Stakeholders for Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
                    - **2017-01-19**  VTC Secure, LLC granted waiver to access TRS Numbering Directory for direct video calling
                    - **2017-01-18**  Incorporation of VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards
                    - **2017-01-13**  FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to Rural Iowa Carriers
                    - **2017-01-10**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Waive Closed Captioning Registration and Certification Requirements
                    - **2017-01-09**  FCC Releases Initial Report on 2016 Nationwide EAS Test
                    - **2017-01-06**  FCC Approves Globalstar Proposal for Offering Broadband Service Without Causing Undue Interference with Bluetooth Hearing Aids
                    - **2017-01-06**  FCC Seeks Comment on 911 Smartphone Apps
                    - **2017-01-05**  FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) Roster for 2017-19 and Tentative Meeting Dates
                    - **2017-01-04**  FCC Selects Perkins for NDBEDP Certification for Ohio

 

### 2016

 
                    - **2016-12-23**  FCC Extends Waiver from Advanced Communications Services (ACS) Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software
                    - **2016-12-23**  Convo Receives Full Five-Year Certification from the FCC to provide VRS
                    - **2016-12-22**  Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Honda Motor Co.
                    - **2016-12-20**  Accessibility Requirements for Television and Set-Top Box Controls, Menus, and Program Guides
                    - **2016-12-16**  FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                    - **2016-11-23**  FCC to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text (RTT) Technology
                    - **2016-11-17**  FCC Extends Waiver of Requirement for Broadcasters to Provide Aural Representation of Visual, Non-Textual Emergency Information
                    - **2016-11-10**  FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for December 6, 2016
                    - **2016-11-10**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for Rulemaking to Strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts as a Public Safety Tool
                    - **2016-11-1**  THIS FRIDAY: FCC to Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase on November 4, 2016
                    - **2016-10-31**  November 17, 2016 Commission Open Meeting to Consider Disability-Related Order
                    - **2016-10-31**  Deadline Set for Submitting Comments on ESA Petition on Video Game Software
                    - **2016-10-06**  CGB Releases White Paper on Access Issues to Information and Communication Technologies for People with Cognitive Disabilities; Announces Disability Advisory Committee Recommendations for Best Practices
                    - **2016-10-06**  Comment Deadlines Established for Petition to Extend Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements
                    - **2016-10-04**  FCC Takes Action to Strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts as a Public Safety Tool
                    - **2016-10-03**  FCC to Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase on November 4, 2016
                    - **2016-09-30**  FCC Issues Reminders and Recommendations to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to People with Disabilities
                    - **2016-09-26**  FCC’s Disability Rights Office Announces More Information about the Upcoming EAS Test
                    - **2016-09-16**  FCC Announces Agenda for Technology Transition Information Session on Sept. 26
                    - **2016-09-08**  Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Scheduled for September 28, 2016
                    - **2016-09-07**  FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of Disability Advisory Committee and Invites New Membership Applications
                    - **2016-09-01**  FCC grants waivers to Sprint and Hamilton of TRS requirements for choice of long distance carrier and billing options
                    - **2016-08-30**  Corrected-Comment Deadline for Proposed Rule Amendment on VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards
                    - **2016-08-30**  FCC Announces Effective Date of Certain Rules Adopted in the Closed Captioning Responsibilities Order
                    - **2016-08-26**  Comment Deadline for Proposed Rule Amendment on VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards
                    - **2016-08-23**  FCC Seeks Comment Tentative Findings 2016 CVAA Biennial Report
                    - **2016-08-23**  FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for September 22, 2016
                    - **2016-08-05**  FCC Release New Rules for NDBEDP/iCanConnect and HAC,and Proposes VRS Interconnection Standards
                    - **2016-08-03**  FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility
                    - **2016-08-03**  FCC Reminds Industry About User Interfaces Deadline
                    - **2016-07-20**  FCC Seeks Comment on Petition about Direct Video Calls and Sign Language Customer Support
                    - **2016-07-15**  FCC Protects Consumers with Disabilities During Network Technology Transitions
                    - **2016-07-15**  August 4, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider 2 Disability-Related Orders
                    - **2016-07-14**  Staffing Changes at FCC's Disability Rights Office
                    - **2016-07-13**  FCC Adopts Telecommunications Relay Services Rates and Other Issues
                    - **2016-07-06**  FCC Announces (1) 2016--2017 Allocations for the NDBEDP and (2) New NDBEDP Programs for Florida and Washington
                    - **2016-06-20**  FCC Reinstates InnoCaption Conditional Certification for IP CTS
                    - **2016-05-31**  FCC Announces Due Dates for Comments about Proposed Rules Expanding the Availability of Video Described Programming
                    - **2016-05-27**  FCC Extends NDBEDP Pilot Program for an Additional Year and Invites Applications for Certification for Florida and Washington
                    - **2016-05-26**  FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for June 16th
                    - **2016-05-26**  FCC to Co-Sponsor Global Dialogue on Policies and Innovation in Digital Accessibility at the 5th M-Enabling Summit - June 13-14, 2016, ARLINGTON,VA
                    - **2016-05-25**  FCC Announces Due Dates for Comments about Proposed Rules on Real-Time Text (RTT)
                    - **2016-05-24**  FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of the CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
                    - **2016-05-04**  FCC to Co-Sponsor the 5th M-Enabling Summit - June 13-14, 2016, Arlington, VA
                    - **2016-04-30**  FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Proposed Rulemaking
                    - **2016-04-20**  April 28, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology
                    - **2016-04-20**  FCC Seeks Comment on Delivery of Earthquake-Related Emergency Alerts
                    - **2016-04-04**  The FCC Proposes Rules to Expand Video Description Access
                    - **2016-03-31**  FCC Invites Comment on Emergency Alert System Accessibility
                    - **2016-03-30**  The FCC's Media Bureau Announces Comment and Reply Deadlines for Video Navigation Choices NPRM and Establishes Schedule for Ex Parte Meetings
                    - **2016-03-11**  March 31, 2016 Commission Meeting to Consider Two Accessibility Items Expanding Access for People with Disabilities
                    - **2016-03-04**  Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2016-03-02**  Disability Advisory Committee Adopts 5 Recommendations at February 2016 Meeting
                    - **2016-03-02**  FCC Updates Captioning Rules to Enhance Accessibility to Video Programming on Television
                    - **2016-02-12**  The FCC's Disability Rights Office Releases Annual Report of TRS-Related Consumer Complaints for the 2014-2015 Period
                    - **2016-02-10**  FCC Announces (1) Effective Date for New Accessibility Rules on User Interfaces and (2) Deadlines for Comment on Proposed Rules for User Display Settings for Closed Captioning
                    - **2016-02-03**  FCC Extends Waiver of Advanced Communications Services Accessibility Requirements for Basic E-Readers
                    - **2016-02-02**  Deadline extended for filing comments and reply comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Hearing Aid Compatibility Benchmarks
                    - **2016-02-01**  The FCC Announces Deadlines for Comments on IDT Telecom Petition on TRS Fund Contributions
                    - **2016-02-01**  Next Disability Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
                    - **2016-01-14**  FCC selects Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impairment to Distribute Equipment to People who are Deaf-Blind in Virginia
                    - **2016-01-12**  FCC seeks Nominations for Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility

 

### 2015

 
                    - **2015-12-29**  FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update HAC Standards
                    - **2015-12-16**  FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Improve Wireless Emergency Alerts
                    - **2015-12-01**  FCC Announces the Compliance Deadline for Providing Accessible Emergency Information for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
                    - **2015-11-25**  FCC Adopts Usability Requirements for Video Programming Controls
                    - **2015-11-25**  FCC Ensures Hearing Aid Compatibility for All Wireless Voice Technologies
                    - **2015-11-20**  FCC Announces Deadlines for Comment on Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Temporarily Freezing Certain Video Relay Service Rates and on Measures to Enhance the Service
                    - **2015-11-13**  FCC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for Verizon, to Permit Transition to Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologies
                    - **2015-11-09**  FCC Adopts Rules To Facilitate Inmate Calling Services For Inmates With Communications Disabilities
                    - **2016-11-03**  FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rulemaking Seeking Comment Temporarily Freezing Certain Video Relay
                    - **2015-11-02**  FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hearing Aid Compatibility
                    - **2015-10-26**  THIS WEDNESDAY!! Many notable panelists and speakers at Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities Summit!
                    - **2015-10-19**  FCC to Hold a Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Programming
                    - **2015-10-16**  Change In Time - FCC Disability Committee to Host Summit and Exhibition on Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities
                    - **2015-10-09**  Request Comment on Petition for Extension of ACS Accessibility Waiver for E-Readers
                    - **2015-10-06**  FCC Announces Deadline For Comment on Proposed Rules Related to the Transition to IP-Based Communication Networks
                    - **2015-10-06**  CC Grants Limited Waiver from TTY Technology Support Rules for AT&T To Permit Transition To Real-Time Text/Other Accessibility Technologies
                    - **2015-09-21**  Corrected link - ASL Videos on TRS User Registration Database are now available
                    - **2015-09-17**  FCC Grants Limited Extension of Waiver from the Advanced Communications Accessibility Rules for Video Game Software
                    - **2015-08-21**  FCC To Hold A Workshop To Promote An Accessible Emergency Alert System On August 27
                    - **2015-08-18**  FCC Chairman To Give Keynote Address, and FCC To Host Town Hall Meetings at TDI - August 20-21
                    - **2015-08-10**  ASL Video about Porting Your Ten-Digit Phone Number for VRS
                    - **2015-08-07**  FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Maine
                    - **2015-08-06**  FCC to Host August Workshop on Emergency Alert System (EAS)
                    - **2015-07-27**  Request for Comments on Two Petitions Regarding Real-Time Text
                    - **2015-07-27**  FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Maine (DA 15-845)
                    - **2015-07-24**  Job Opportunity: FCC seek Section 508 Coordinator
                    - **2015-07-16**  Corrected Link - FCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the ADA
                    - **2015-07-14**  Deadlines Set for Submitting Comments on Proposed Rules to Make Emergency Information on Television More Accessible to Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired
                    - **2015-07-14**  FCC Announces Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public Access and Governmental Programming
                    - **2015-06-26**  FCC Extends Deadline for ENT Report By 120 Days
                    - **2015-06-22**  FCC Announces 2015-2016 Funding Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2015-06-09**  Deadline Set for Submitting Comments on ESA Waiver Petition on Video Game Software
                    - **2015-06-09**  FCC Issues a Public Notice Reminder on TRS Complaint Logs and Notification Obligation
                    - **2015-06-05**  FCC Order Establishes Operational Standards for Emergency Alert System
                    - **2015-05-29**  Emergency Information on Television – Accessibility for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired
                    - **2015-05-29**  FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Seeks Comment on Modernizing Lifeline to Make Broadband Affordable for Low-Income Households
                    - **2015-05-27**  FCC Proposes Rules to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program; Extends Pilot Program
                    - **2015-05-26**  Chairman's AAA Ceremony @ M-Enabling
                    - **2015-05-07**  Blog by FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative Director, Jamal Mazrui
                    - **2015-05-05**  FCC Announces Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under Closed Captioning Rulers
                    - **2015-04-30**  FCC Chairman Wheeler has Released the Tentative Agenda for the Commission Meeting on Two key Accessibility Items
                    - **2015-04-22**  FCC to Co-host 4th M-Enabling Conference on Accessible Mobile Technology, June 1-2, 2015
                    - **2015-04-14**  Blog by the FCC Chairman: Direct Video Communication Access
                    - **2015-04-03**  IP CTS Provider Innocaption Announces Temporary Suspension of Service
                    - **2015-04-01**  Comment Deadlines Established for National Association of Broadcast Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Infomation Requirements
                    - **2015-03-24**  Announcing April 3 Community Forum on Accessible ICT
                    - **2015-03-23**  Comment Deadlines Established for American Cable Association Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Information Requirements
                    - **2015-03-13**  FCC Updates List of Nonbroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements
                    - **2015-03-10**  Disability Advisory Committe Meeting -Correction-March 17, 2015
                    - **2015-03-04**  FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Hawaii
                    - **2015-03-02**  Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2015-02-26**  FCC Extends Deadline for Chairman's AAA and Invites Submission of Supplementary Materials - "Corrected Link"
                    - **2015-02-13**  Broadcast Monday Highlights Important Service for People who are Blind and Visually Impaired
                    - **2015-02-11**  NDBEDP - Hawaii Application PN
                    - **2015-02-11**  FCC Announces Availability of Text-to-911 Readiness and Certification Registy for 911 Call Centers
                    - **2015-02-11**  FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee Membership and Date of First Meeting
                    - **2015-02-04**  FCC Adopts Rules to Improve the Ability of Emergency Responders to Locate Wireless 911 Callers
                    - **2015-01-30**  FCC Issues Public Notice to Update List of NonBroadcast Networks Subject to Video Description Requirements
                    - **2015-01-29**  FCC Extends Waiver of Advance Communications Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers
                    - **2015-01-21**  Comment Due Dates Established for Prosposed Rules to Update Definition of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD)
                    - **2015-01-13**  FCC Extends Deadlines for Comments on the Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements
                    - **2015-01-13**  FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for Commission Open Meeting on January 29, 2015
                    - **2015-01-05**  FCC Announces Availability of New Text-to-911 Registration Form for 911 Call Centers

 

### 2014

 
                    - **2014-12-31**  FCC Captioning Quality Rules: Comment Deadlines Established and Effective Dates Announced
                    - **2014-12-23**  The FCC's Disability Rights Office Releases Annual Report of TRS-Related Consumer Complaints
                    - **2014-12-23**  Comment Due Dates Established for Updated Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations
                    - **2014-12-23**  FCC Seeks Nominations for 4th Chairmans Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2014-12-23**  FCC Invites Public Comment on Updating Definition of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor
                    - **2014-12-16**  FCC Invites Comment on Proposed Requirements for Video Programmer Registration and Certification
                    - **2014-12-02**  FCC Announces Formation of Disability Advisory Committee and seeks Nominations for Membership
                    - **2014-11-28**  FCC takes Action to preserve Reliable 911 services as technology evolves
                    - **2014-11-24**  Correction - FCC seeks comment on the E911 location accuracy "Roadmap" submitted by APCO, NENA and the Four Largest Wireless Carriers
                    - **2014-11-07**  NDBEDP - Utah Application PN
                    - **2014-11-06**  FCC Announces Panelists for the Forum on Accessssible Wireless Emergency Communications Technology
                    - **2014-10-27**  FCC Releases Agenda for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Event
                    - **2014-10-17**  FCC Event to Recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month
                    - **2014-10-16**  Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications Forum
                    - **2014-10-08**  FCC Report to Congress Required by the CVAA
                    - **2014-10-06**  The FCC Posts Two Videos in American Sign Language
                    - **2014-10-06**  FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Michigan
                    - **2014-09-29**  Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of ACS Accessibility Waiver for E-Readers
                    - **2014-09-18**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certifications for Michigan
                    - **2014-09-16**  FCC Announces Comment Dates for 3rd Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Deployment of Text-TO-911
                    - **2014-09-16**  Correction-FCC Seeks Comment on Sprint Petition for a Limited Waiver for Access to the TRS Numbering Database for Federal Relay Service Use
                    - **2014-09-10**  FCC Reminds Video Programming Distributors About Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible on Television
                    - **2014-09-03**  Effective Date of IP CTS Registration and Certification Rules
                    - **2014-08-29**  FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2014 CVAA Biennial Report
                    - **2014-08-20**  FCC Extends Deadline for Comments on the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2014-08-11**  FCC Affirms Registration and Certification Requirements for IP CTS
                    - **2014-08-07**  FCC announce deadlines for comments on Internet video clips and effective dates of the new video clips rules
                    - **2014-08-01**  FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Iowa
                    - **2014-08-01**  FCC seeks Comment on the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2014-07-22**  FCC to Vote on Report and Order addressing Text-to-911 at August 8 Open Meeting
                    - **2014-07-17**  FCC Selects Program for NDBEDP Certification for Indiana and Minnesota
                    - **2014-07-16**  Federal Communications Commission Seeks Comment on Emergency Alert System (EAS) Improvements
                    - **2014-07-14**  The FCC Adopts New Rules and Invites Comment on Closed Captioning of Internet Delivered Video Clips
                    - **2014-07-14**  July 17, 2014 FCC Event on Accessing Social Media
                    - **2014-07-14**  FCC Announces 2014-2015 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2014-07-11**  The FCC releases a Request for Proposal for Video Access Technology Reference Platform
                    - **2014-07-03**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Iowa
                    - **2014-07-03**  FCC Submits Report to Congress on Video Description
                    - **2014-06-26**  Announcing July 17 FCC Event on Accessing Social Media
                    - **2014-06-25**  FCC Extends Period for Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for Biennial CVAA Report
                    - **2014-06-20**  Correction-FCC Extends Comment Deadlines on Closed Captioning Quality Proposed Rules
                    - **2014-06-18**  FCC Releases Three Items Related to Disability Access Matters
                    - **2014-06-11**  FCC Launches an ASL Video Consumer Support Service
                    - **2014-06-05**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Indiana and Minnesota
                    - **2014-06-04**  Chairman Wheeler To Award Innovators in Accessibility Technology
                    - **2014-06-03**  FCC Selects Programs for NDBEDP Certification for Vermont and Nebraska
                    - **2014-05-28**  Announcing Keynote Speakers at the M-Enabling Summit
                    - **2014-05-20**  Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Workshop
                    - **2014-05-13**  FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau grants Miracom USA a conditional certification to provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2014-05-05**  FCC Extends Deadline for NDBEDP Certification Applications for Nebraska
                    - **2014-05-01**  The FCC releases a Request for Proposal for Neutral Video Communication Service Platform
                    - **2014-05-01**  Update on 3rd M-Enabling Summit Registration and Agends: "Accessibility:Driver for Mobile Innovation" - June 9-11, 2014 - Washington, D.C.
                    - **2014-04-29**  Save the date of July 17 for an event on Social Media Accessibility!
                    - **2014-04-22**  New Electronic Filing Procedures for Requests for Exemption from the FCC's Captioning Rules
                    - **2014-04-22**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Vermont and Nebraska
                    - **2014-04-08**  FCC Launches Online Library of AccessInfo Notifications
                    - **2014-04-04**  3rd M-Enabling Summit Pre-Registration and Agenda "Accessibility: A Driver for Mobile Innovation June 9-11, 2014-Washington, D.C.
                    - **2014-04-04**  Correction-FCC announces deadlines for comments on Closed Caption Quality and effective dates of the new rules
                    - **2014-04-03**  FCC announces deadlines for comments on Closed Caption Quality and effective dates of the new rules
                    - **2014-03-25**  Calling for Chairman's AAA nominations by April 15
                    - **2014-03-18**  Accessibility Recording and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2014-03-07**  FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Text-To-911 Deployment
                    - **2014-03-06**  Innovation in Voting Accessibility to be presented at FCC on March 11
                    - **2014-02-25**  FCC Releases the Closed Captioning Quality Order
                    - **2014-02-25**  FCC Acts to Help Emergency Responders Locate Wireless 911 Callers
                    - **2014-02-21**  FCC Adopts Closed Captioning Quality Standards for TV Programs
                    - **2014-02-19**  The FCC Accessibility & Innovation Initiative (A&I) Speakers Series
                    - **2014-02-18**  Open Commission Meeting on Closed Captioning Quality Standards
                    - **2014-02-14**  FCC seeking Nominations for 3rd Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2014-02-11**  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Requests Comment on Requests for Exemption for the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules
                    - **2014-02-11**  Deadline Set for Oppositions to Petition for Reconsideration
                    - **2014-02-10**  NDBEDP Pilot Program Extended on June 30, 2015
                    - **2014-02-04**  FCC Sets Path for widespread text-to-911 deployment
                    - **2014-02-03**  Correction on day IP-based relay technologies workshop: February 18, 2014
                    - **2014-01-31**  The FCC to host workshop on IP-based relay technologies workshop: February 18, 2014
                    - **2014-01-29**  FCC Grants One-Year Waiver of Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers
                    - **2014-01-24**  iTRS-NOP Stakeholders Meeting and Input
                    - **2014-01-10**  Message from Chairman Wheeler: Adapting Requlatory Frameworks to 21st Century Networks and Markets

 

### 2013

 
                    - **2013-12-27**  Reminder of January 1, 2014 Deadline for Closed Captioning Requirements on Certain Video Devices
                    - **2013-12-23**  Deadlines Set for Comments and Reply Comments on Rulemaking on Accessible User Interfaces
                    - **2013-12-17**  FCC Seeks Comment On Closed Captioning of Video Clips Shown on Internet
                    - **2013-12-03**  FCC reaffirms confidentiality of personal information required for IP CTS registration
                    - **2013-12-02**  mHealth Innovation Showcase
                    - **2013-11-26**  FCC Request Comment On Sprint Petition For Reconsideration
                    - **2013-11-20**  IP Transition
                    - **2013-11-18**  FCC Seeks Comment on Two Public Notices Related to Telecommunications Relay Services
                    - **2013-11-15**  FCC Seeks Comment to Update Section 504 Policies
                    - **2013-11-14**  FCC Announces New Procedures for Communications Accessibility Informal Complaints
                    - **2013-11-08**  The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Telecommunications Access at Gallaudet University Survey on Voice Communications and People with Hearing Disabilities
                    - **2013-11-05**  New Accessibility Requirements for Televisions, Set -top Boxes, and Other Devices
                    - **2013-10-31**  Mobile Accessibility and Employment of People with Disabilities
                    - **2013-10-31**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Mississippi
                    - **2013-10-30**  FCC Hot Topics from Chairwoman Clyburn
                    - **2013-10-24**  FCC Issues Temporary Waiver for CVAA Compliance by E-readers to Allow Further Agency Review
                    - **2013-10-18**  FCC Releases Order to Clarify Text-to-911 Bounce-back Rule
                    - **2013-09-30**  Notice to Caution IP CTS Consumers About Possible Calling Scam
                    - **2013-09-27**  Public Notice on Emergency Alert System Equipment and Operational Issues Released
                    - **2013-09-23**  EEOC TO HOLD DISABILITY SYMPOSIUM ON SEPT. 26
                    - **2013-09-20**  Wireless Carriers and Providers of Interconnected Text Messaging Must Send "Bounce Back" Messages to Consumers Who Text 911 Where the Service is Not Offered
                    - **2013-09-12**  Request for Comment on Petition regarding IP CTS Inbound and Outbound Functionality
                    - **2013-09-10**  Announcing Comment Dates for Proposed Rulemaking on Improving Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2013-09-09**  Lifeline Awareness Week 2013: Know the Rules about Eligibility and Annual Recertification
                    - **2013-09-09**  REMINDER! Presentation on and Demonstrations of Innovative Accessibility Technology at FCC this coming Thursday, September 12, 2013, 10 AM-3 PM
                    - **2013-08-30**  FCC Releases a Software Development Kit for the Accessibility Clearinghouse
                    - **2013-08-29**  FCC Issues Report and Order and Seeks Comment on Improving Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2013-08-22**  Announcing Comment Dates for Proposed Rulemaking on Improving Speech-to-Speech Relay Service
                    - **2013-08-22**  FCC Extends Deadline for Comments on Closed Captioning Issues
                    - **2013-08-01**  Request for Comment on Petition for Class Waiver of Accessibility Rules for ACS
                    - **2013-07-24**  FCC Issues Report and Order and Seeks Comment on Improving Speech-to-Speech Relay Service
                    - **2013-07-24**  FCC Issues Public Notice Regarding Volume Control on Wireline Phones
                    - **2013-07-15**  Reminder of July 16 FCC event: “The Future of Inclusive Design Online”
                    - **2013-07-12**  Join the FCC as it Commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 23rd Anniversary on July 19, 2013!
                    - **2013-07-10**  FCC Asks for Input on Video Description
                    - **2013-07-10**  Public Notice Granting State TRS Certifications
                    - **2013-07-02**  Public Notice Announcing the 2013-2014 State Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2013-07-02**  Announcing July 16 presentation at FCC on "The Future of Inclusive Design Online"
                    - **2013-06-24**  FCC Issues Order and Seeks Comment on Closed Captioning Issues
                    - **2013-06-21**  FCC Seeks Comment on User Interfaces, Program Guides, and Menus
                    - **2013-06-21**  Public Notice Reminder on TRS Complaint Logs and Notification Obligation
                    - **2013-06-14**  FCC Adopts a comprehensive Reform Order to Improve Video Relay Service
                    - **2013-05-30**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee - Next Meeting Date: June 14, 2013
                    - **2013-05-30**  Compliance Date Set for Accessible Televised Emergency Information; Deadlines Set for Comments and Reply Comments
                    - **2013-05-29**  Joining the M-Enabling Summit, June 6-7, 2013 - Washington, D.C. – Reminder - One week to register
                    - **2013-05-20**  FCC Adopts Rules to Help Inform and Protect Consumers During the Transition to Text-to-911
                    - **2013-05-13**  M-Enabling Summit, June 6-7, 2013 - Washington, D.C. - Program Update and Registration
                    - **2013-05-09**  FCC Invites Applications for NDBEDP Certification for Nevada
                    - **2013-04-30**  Section 718 Accessible Internet Browsers on Mobile Phones
                    - **2013-04-18**  The FCC Seeks Comment on the Remaining State TRS Applications for Recertification
                    - **2013-04-12**  FCC Adopts Rules on Emergency Information and Video Equipment Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description
                    - **2013-03-26**  American Network no longer holds certification to provide IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS
                    - **2013-03-19**  Save the date and early registration: M-Enabling Summit, June 6-7, 2013
                    - **2013-03-12**  FCC Seeks Comment on petition regarding Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Rate Methodology
                    - **2013-02-26**  The FCC's Accessibility and Innovation Initiative: Background and Recent Work
                    - **2013-02-26**  The FCC Seeks Comment on State TRS Applications for Recertification
                    - **2013-02-22**  Healinc Telecom's VRS Recertification Application Denied
                    - **2013-01-31**  Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements
                    - **2013-01-29**  FCC Grants One-Year Waiver of Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers
                    - **2013-01-28**  Interim Order and NPRM on IP Captioned Telephone Service
                    - **2013-01-24**  iTRS-NOP Stakeholders Meeting and Input
                    - **2013-01-22**  New ASL Video Available about FCC's Proposed Rulemaking on Text-to-911
                    - **2013-01-04**  Deadline Extended-FCC Seeks Updated Information and Comments on Review of HAC Rules
                    - **2013-01-14**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee Charter Extended to June 14, 2013
                    - **2013-01-14**  Announcing Due Dates for Submitting Comments and Reply Comments Regarding FCC Text-to-911 Rulemaking

 

### 2012

 
                    - **2012-12-19**  What You Need to Know About Text-to-911
                    - **2012-12-19**  Chairman’s Awards Today at the FCC!
                    - **2012-12-12**  FCC Chairman Hosts Second Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
                    - **2012-12-12**  Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description - Reply Comment Deadline Extended
                    - **2012-12-07**  Commitment from Four Major Wireless Carriers on availability of Text-to-911
                    - **2012-12-03**  Wireless RERC Survey on Emergency Communications and People with Disabilities
                    - **2012-11-30**  Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description – Comment Deadlines Set
                    - **2012-11-29**  FCC Seeks Updated Information and Comments on Review of HAC Rules
                    - **2012-11-21**  Internet Closed Captioning Complaint Form Now Available!
                    - **2012-11-21**  Comments due: Next Generation 9-1-1 Regulatory PN
                    - **2012-11-20**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC) Announcement of December 14, 2012 Meeting
                    - **2012-11-20**  Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description
                    - **2012-10-05**  FCC Report to Congress Required by the CVAA
                    - **2012-10-02**  New Internet Closed Captioning Requirements Now in Effect
                    - **2012-08-28**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC) Announcement of September 14, 2012 Meeting
                    - **2012-08-28**  Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible
                    - **2012-08-23**  Comment on FCC Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies
                    - **2012-08-15**  Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Reconsideration Order
                    - **2012-08-15**  FCC Blog: White House Anniversary of the ADA
                    - **2012-07-26**  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service Programs To Seek Recertification
                    - **2012-07-26**  Encyclopedia page and PSA on video description
                    - **2012-07-25**  Consumer Guide for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2012-07-17**  Developing with Accessibility Event
                    - **2012-07-13**  FCC Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies
                    - **2012-07-09**  FCC seeks comment on 5 captioning exemption petitions
                    - **2012-07-09**  Reminder about July 31st deadline for Chairman's AAA nominations
                    - **2012-07-05**  Three Disability Proceedings
                    - **2012-06-27**  Link Correction: Request for comments on NCTA petition for class waiver of ACS rules
                    - **2012-06-21**  Public Notice Reminder on TRS Annual Consumer Complaint Log Summaries
                    - **2012-06-18**  On-line Video Description Consumer Guide
                    - **2012-06-13**  Perkins to Conduct Outreach for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2012-05-24**  FCC seeking nominations for the second annual chairman's awards for advancement in accessibility (Chairman's AAA)
                    - **2012-05-18**  Request for comment on CEA and ESA petitions for class waiver of ACS rules
                    - **2012-05-18**  M-Enabling 2012-2013 Global Briefing Tour - Inaugural Session: New Milestones for Mobile Accessibility - June 4, Washington, D.C.
                    - **2012-05-18**  Comment on DiMA petitions for exemption or waiver of new closed captioning rule
                    - **2012-05-09**  Corrected AccessInfo Notice re: FCC Seeks Comments on Video Description and Access to Emergency Information
                    - **2012-05-09**  Corrected AccessInfo Notice re: FCC Seeks Comments on User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus
                    - **2012-04-30**  Deadline Extended for Comment on the FCC's Interpretation of "MVPD" and "Channel"
                    - **2012-04-16**  FCC Updates Standards on Mobile Phones and Hearing Aid Compatibility
                    - **2012-04-11**  Implementation Schedule for New Closed Captioning Rules
                    - **2012-03-26**  Reminder - The FCC will hold an Exhibition Fair on Text-to-911 this Wednesday, March 28th and Thursday, March 29th
                    - **2012-03-22**  NDBEDP Certified Programs May Seek Reimbursement Monthly or Quarterly
                    - **2012-01-05**  Next VPAAC Meeting February 9, 2012

 

### 2011

 
                    - **2011-12-15**  Disability.Gov
                    - **2011-10-12**  Final Rules and Proposed Rules for Accessible Advanced Communications
                    - **2011-10-12**  Contributions to the TRS Fund
                    - **2011-08-16**  The Information Needs of Communities, Chapter 24, Peoole with Disabilities
                    - **2011-08-16**  FCC asks How to Speed-Up Broadband Deployment
                    - **2011-08-16**  FCC Chairman's remarks on creating 100,000 broadband-enabled jobs
                    - **2011-08-09**  FCC Releases New Rules for Use of Toll Free Telephone Numbers for iTRS
                    - **2011-07-25**  FCC Releases EAAC National Survey Report on Emergency 9-1-1 Calling and Persons with Disabilities
                    - **2011-04-08**  AccessInfo Digest - Week of April 4-8, 2011
                    - **2011-04-06**  FCC issues NPRM on Voice over Internet-Protocol (VoIP) Providers
                    - **2011-04-06**  Extension of Comment and Reply Comment Dates for Mobile Phone Accessibility NPRM
                    - **2011-04-05**  FCC Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC) will meet April 8, 2011
                    - **2011-03-28**  Video Description NPRM: New Comment and Reply Comment Dates
                    - **2011-03-21**  911 Emergency Services for Individuals with Disabilities Survey Released
                    - **2011-03-21**  NPRM on Video Description - Comment dates released
                    - **2011-03-16**  Corrected Comment due date for the NPRM on Advanced Communications Services
                    - **2011-03-14**  New Information Sheet on the 21st Century Communications and Video Programming Accessibility Act
                    - **2011-03-14**  Electronic Nomination Form for Chairman's AAA
                    - **2011-03-14**  FCC Town Hall Meeting Agenda, March 17, 2011 in San Diego
                    - **2011-03-14**  NPRM on Advanced Communications Services
                    - **2011-03-14**  App Accessibility: Are We at a Tipping Point?
                    - **2011-03-10**  Correct link to the FCC Enforcement Advisory Reminding TRS Providers of Emergency Calling Requirements
                    - **2011-03-10**  Correct link to Public Notice (PN) seeking comment on the use of VRS through new technolgies including mainstream, "off-the-shelf" mobile devices
                    - **2011-03-10**  Correct links to the Public Notice re: FCC to Hold Town Hall Meeting at the CSUN Conference in San Diego
                    - **2011-03-10**  Correct links to FCC Proposes Rules Requiring the Accessibility of Advanced Communications and Video Programming for Millions of Consumers with Disabilities
                    - **2011-03-01**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of March 11, 2011 Meeting
                    - **2011-03-01**  Video Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee Announcement of May 5, 2011 Meeting
                    - **2011-02-28**  FCC Enforcement Advisory - Reminding TRS Providers of Emergency Calling Requirements
                    - **2011-01-21**  Accessibility Initiative & Innovation Forum updates (Chairman's Award, Clearinghouse and Lifted by the Cloud
                    - **2011-01-21**  FCC Enters into Consent Decree with Comcast to Ensure the Pass Through of Closed Captioning
                    - **2011-01-20**  National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program: NPRM was released January 14, 2011. Comments are due February 4, 2011 and reply comments are due February 14, 2011.
                    - **2011-01-12**  FCC Seeks Applications for Membership on its Consumer Advisory Committee: Application Deadline February 11, 2011
                    - **2011-01-11**  Erratum-Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members; Committee to focus on matters pertaining to IP Closed Captioning, Video Description, Access to Emergency Information and User Interface Accessibility

 

### 2010

 
                    - **2010-12-08**  Membership in Two Disability-Focused Advisory Committees Announced; Transcript of November 30 Presentation of Implementation of Accessibility Act Available Online
                    - **2010-12-08**  Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members and Co-Chairpersons
                    - **2010-12-08**  Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members
                    - **2010-12-01**  Strengthening Accessibility through Global Coordination by Jamal Mazrui
                    - **2010-11-23**  Gregory Hlibok Named Chief Of The FCC's Disability Rights Office
                    - **2010-11-22**  The Gold Rush in Kansas: Blog by Pam Gregory
                    - **2010-11-22**  Popular Science's Top 100 Innovations of the Year, blog by Pam Gregory
                    - **2010-11-15**  O'Reilly Radar report - Geek and Government converge at the FCC
                    - **2010-11-15**  Wrapping up Open Developer Day
                    - **2010-11-09**  Seeking Nominations for the Chairman's AAA
                    - **2010-11-08**  Correction of comment date - Comment Deadlines for Video Relay/IP Relay Numbering Proceeding Established
                    - **2010-11-05**  Open Developer Day
                    - **2010-11-05**  Gearing up for Open Developer Day
                    - **2010-11-03**  Pam Gregory's radio interview at Federal News Radio on how cloud computing can help persons with disabilities and Cloud Computing Biogs
                    - **2010-11-03**  FCC Releases Public Notice Seeking Comment on Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
                    - **2010-10-29**  FCC TO HOLD OPEN DEVELOPER ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010
                    - **2010-10-26**  FCC Releases Public Notice to Refresh Closed Captioning Docket
                    - **2010-10-25**  FCC PARTNERS WITH THE COLEMAN INSTITUTE AND RAISING THE FLOOR TO LAUNCH CLOUD COMPUTING CHALLENGE
                    - **2010-10-22**  CGB and WTB Release Advanced Services Accessibility PN
                    - **2010-10-19**  New Director of Accessibility and Innovation Initiative at the FCC
                    - **2010-10-19**  FCC Seeks Nominations for Membership on Two Emergency Access Advisory Committees
                    - **2010-10-14**  PN on Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility
                    - **2010-10-13**  Twenty First Century Accessibility Act Passed
                    - **2010-09-27**  BLOG: Next Steps on Nonvisual Cell Phone Access

 

 

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