That's because we are becoming an information economy and an information society. As to private competition, this is the most deregulatory, procompetitive, rules- simplifying, market oriented FCC in the history of the agency. We want to be the most effective FCC ever in making sure people with disabilities share in the communications revolution. Building the information superhighway will not be a success unless we recognize the vital importance of equal access to the telecommunications revolution for everyone. Perhaps the single most important thing we can do for all children, but especially for children with disabilities, is to network every school and classroom in the country.
Networked classrooms can teach kids jobs skills.
For children with disabilities, this link is an invaluable way to explore new worlds. It would permit the FCC to create financial incentives that will build networks into every classroom in the country, and networks between every school in a school district. Communications technology can also permit children with disabilities to learn in ways specifically crafted to their potential. PC should not stand for personal computer, but personalized computer. For example, computers now feature synthetic speech, voice activation, breath activation, virtual reality, and visual icons.