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The Wireless RERC is pleased to announce that users can now personalize their news experience by creating an account at www.wirelessrerc.org. Subscribers are able to choose from a variety of topics including legislation, universal design, emergency communications, employment, assistive technology, broadband, aging, and community living. Preferences can be adjusted at any time, and news notifications can be received on an as-it-happens, daily, or weekly basis.

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Nominations for American Foundation for the Blind Access Awards

July 2013 — The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announced that they are accepting nominations for the 2014 Access Awards, due by August 30, 2013.  The awards are given annually to honor individuals, corporations, and organizations that use “exceptional and innovative efforts” to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision through “enhancing access to information, the environment, technology, education, or employment.”  The awards will be presented at the AFB Leadership Conference on February 28, 2014 in New York.

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Compliance with Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules

July 2013 — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau released a Public Notice reminding all wireless handset manufacturers that they have until July 15, 2013 to file reports regarding compliance with hearing aid compatibility rules.  The rules require manufacturers to “offer a minimum number of hearing-aid compatible handsets,” while providing information to consumers on their availability.  Failure to comply with reporting and hearing aid compatibility rules may result in fines.

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FCC Open Meeting in July

The FCC has released the tentative agenda for the upcoming open meeting scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2013.  The agenda includes considerations for a Report and Order addressing mandatory minimum standards applicable to the Speech-to-Speech Relay program, and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for modernization of the E-Rate program to include broadband for digital learning technologies.  In addition, the meeting will include a review of the implementation of the CVAA since its passage in 2010.  The meeting will begin at 10:30 in Room TW-C305 at the FCC Headquarters.

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Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:30am
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16th Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference

The 16th Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference, presented by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), will be held in Westminster, Colorado November 4 – 8, 2013. The conference will address accessibility, including “accessible media, universal design and assistive technology” for institutions of higher education and businesses.  Online registration for the conference can be accessed here.

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Monday, November 4, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, November 8, 2013 - 4:15pm
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