FCC Releases White Paper on Broadband for People with Disabilities

On April 23, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its first-ever working paper on disability access and technology issues, entitled “A Giant Leap and A Big Deal: Delivering on the Promise of Equal Access to Broadband for People with Disabilities.” The paper is the second in a series of working papers being released in conjunction with the National Broadband Plan. Read document now. A discussion by its author can be found on the broadband website blog.

The White Paper quotes and references numerous individuals in the disability community, including actress Marlee Matlin. Readers of the White Paper are encouraged to leave comments on the blogsite.

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