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Page title graphic: CCD Technology Task Force

Mission

The Telecommunications and Technology Task Force deals with issues related to access to telecommunications and assistive technology in education, employment and independent living.

Co-chairs

  • Jenifer Simpson
    American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
    202-457-0046 phone
    202-457-0473 fax
    aapdjenifer@aol.com

  • Deborah Buck
    Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) NY
    518-439-1263 phone
    519-439-3451 fax
    dvbuck@verizon.net

  • Mark Richert
    American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
    202-822-0833 phone
    202-822-0838 fax

    mrichert@afb.net

Update
The Technology/Telecommunications Task Force has been focusing on two areas:

  1. Seeking full funding for the Assistive Technology Act including state assistive technology programs and the national technical assistance project and restoration of funds for the protection and advocacy assistive technology programs. The task force sent a sign-on letter to the hill on behalf of Assistive Technology Act program funding.

  2. Preparing for the U.S. Access Board’s refreshment process for their guidance on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires all information technology purchased by the federal government be accessible, and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act, which requires accessibility features in telecommunications equipment.

Activities

Archive
Visit the Archive for past documents and information from the Task Force.

 


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