People with Disabilities
Rehabilitation for Disabilities and Broadband Technologies to Intersect In April 1 Conference
Posted March 10th, 2011 by BfA StaffThe American Association of People with Disabilities and the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Telerehabilitation will be hosting "Where Rehabilitation and Broadband Technologies Intersect: A Policy Conference on New Approaches" on April 1 in Washington DC.Read more
Broadband Inspires. Broadband Connects. Broadband Matters.
Posted February 14th, 2011 by BfA StaffBroadband Matters, a website dedicated to keeping Americans apprised of new developments and emerging policy issues in broadband, launched a new video showing how greater access to broadband technology provides new, exciting opportunities for Americans with disabilities to work, learn, and live more Read more
FCC Names New Head of Disability Rights Office
Posted November 17th, 2010 by BfA StaffThe Hill reports that the FCC has announced that Gregory Hilbok, who is hearing impaired, will head the group’s new Disability Rights Office.
FCC Forum Focuses On Broadband Access For People With Disabilities
Posted November 9th, 2010 by BfA StaffThe FCC hosted its first Open Developer Day yesterday, bringing together Web developers to discuss new ways to provide technology access to people with disabilities.
Nation's First Autistic Presidential Appointee Says Broadband is Creating New Opportunities for the Disabled
Posted October 7th, 2010 by BfA StaffAri Ne’eman, the nation’s first presidential appointee to be openly diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, said broadband is playing a leading role in creating new opportunities and access for people with disabilities.
Nation's First Autistic Presidential Appointee Says Broadband is Creating New Opportunities for the Disabled
Posted October 7th, 2010 by BfA StaffAri Ne’eman, the nation’s first presidential appointee to be openly diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, said broadband is playing a leading role in creating new opportunities and access for people with disabilities.
