80 FR 8647 - Disability Advisory Committee; Announcement of Members and Date of First Meeting

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 32 (February 18, 2015)

This document announces the date of the Disability Advisory Committee's (Committee or DAC) first meeting. The meeting is open to the public. During this first meeting, members of the Committee will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Committee and its members; issues that the Committee will address; recommended subcommittees, subcommittee membership and meeting schedule, and the tasks for which each subcommittee will be responsible; and any other topics related to the DAC's work that may arise.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2015)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03342]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 15-194]


Disability Advisory Committee; Announcement of Members and Date 
of First Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the date of the Disability Advisory 
Committee's (Committee or DAC) first meeting. The meeting is open to 
the public. During this first meeting, members of the Committee will 
discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Committee and its 
members; issues that the Committee will address; recommended 
subcommittees, subcommittee membership and meeting schedule, and the 
tasks for which each subcommittee will be responsible; and any other 
topics related to the DAC's work that may arise.

DATES: The Committee's first meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 
17, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, in the Commission Meeting Room.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Gardner, Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-0581, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 2, 2014, in document DA 14-1737, 
Chairman Tom Wheeler announced the establishment and process for 
appointment of members to and a Chairperson of the DAC, an advisory 
committee, which will provide advice and recommendations to the 
Commission on a wide array of disability matters within the 
jurisdiction of the Commission. The DAC is being organized under, and 
operated in accordance with, the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA). In response to the Commission's call for 
nominations for membership in the Committee, the Commission received 
over 120 applications. After careful consideration of all applications 
and nominations for membership received, the Commission has selected 
the members named below. The membership is well-balanced, with a 
diverse and balanced mix of viewpoints from organizations representing 
individuals with disabilities, the communications and video programming 
industries, the public safety industry, trade associations, academics, 
researchers, and other stakeholders. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has 
appointed Andrew Phillips, Policy Counsel, National Association of the 
Deaf, as the Committee Chairperson. E. Elaine Gardner, Attorney Advisor 
at the Commission's Disability Rights Office, will serve as the 
Designated Federal Officer of the DAC.

Members

Dr. Maggie Nygren, Executive Director & CEO, American Association on 
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.
Henry Claypool, Executive Vice President, American Association of 
People with Disabilities.
Eric Bridges, Director of External Relations and Policy, American 
Council of the Blind.
Mark Richert, Director of Public Policy, American Foundation for the 
Blind.
Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola, Director, University Center for Excellence on 
Developmental Disabilities, American Samoa Community College; 
Alternate: Phyllis Guinivan, Project Manager, Center for Disability 
Studies, University of Delaware, Association of University Centers on 
Disability.
Susan Mazrui, Director of Public Policy; Alternate: Jamie Tan, Director 
of Federal Regulatory, AT&T.
Paul Michaelis, Distinguished Engineer; Alternate: Mark Fletcher, ENP, 
Chief Architect, Worldwide Public Safety Solutions, AVAYA, Inc.
Richard Ray, ADA Technology Access Coordinator, City of Los Angeles, 
Department on Disability.
Eddie Martinez, DeafBlind Service Coordinator, Columbia Lighthouse for 
the Blind.
Thomas Wlodkowski, Vice President for Accessibility, Comcast.
Alexander Reynolds, Senior Manager and Regulatory Counsel, Consumer 
Electronics Association.
Matthew Gerst, Director of State Regulatory & External Affairs, CTIA--
the Wireless Association.
Jamie Taylor, Representative, Deaf Blind Citizens in Action.
Al Sonnenstrahl, Vice President; Alternate: Nancy Rarus, President, 
Deaf Seniors of America.
Lee Knife, Executive Director; Alternate: Gregory Barnes, Digital Media 
Association.
Dr. Christian Vogler, Associate Professor and Director, Technology 
Access Program, Gallaudet Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on 
Improving the Accessibility, Usability and Performance of Technology 
for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, Hearing Loss Association of 
America.
Bryen Yunashko, Regional Representative and National Advocacy 
Specialist, Helen Keller National Center.
Jim Tobias, Principal, Inclusive Technologies.
Toni Dunne, ENP, External Affairs Manager, Access to 9-1-1 Emergency 
Services Sector, Intrado, Inc.
Joshua Pila, General Counsel, Local Media, Meredith Corporation, 
National Association of Broadcasters.
Brenda Kelly-Frey, Relay Director, Maryland Relay, National Association 
for State Relay Administration.
Kari Cooke, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, National Black 
Deaf Advocates.

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Diane Burstein, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, National 
Cable & Telecommunications Association.
Everette Bacon, Field Services Coordinator, Utah Division of Services 
for the Blind and Visually Impaired, National Federation of the Blind.
JoAnn Becker, Technical Support Specialist, Perkins School for the 
Blind; Alternate: Marcia Brooks, National Project Manager, Perkins 
School for the Blind, Perkins.
Sam Joehl, Accessibility Consultant, SSB BART Group.
James Forstall, Chair; Alternate: Sabrina Fields, Vice Chair, 
Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association.
Claude Stout, Executive Director; Alternate: Blake Reid, Assistant 
Clinical Professor, Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic, 
Colorado Law, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.
Dr. Ann Marie Rohaly, Director, Accessibility Policy and Standards, 
Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft; Alternate: Avonne Bell, Senior Manager, 
Government Affairs, Telecommunications Industry Association.
Abe Rafi, Director, Digital Strategy & Online Services, The Arc.
Jeff Kramer, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances and Public Policy, 
Verizon.
Dr. Helena Mitchell, Executive Director, Center for Advanced 
Communications Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Wireless 
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.
Larry Goldberg, Director of Accessible Media, YAHOO!
Ron Bibler, Consumer
Hannah Thompson, Consumer

Ex Officio Federal Government Representatives (Non-Voting Members)

Timothy P. Creagan, Senior Accessibility Specialist; Alternate: Bruce 
Bailey, Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board.
Gay Jones, Disability Integration Communications Specialist, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mohammed Yousuf, Research Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Operations Research and Development, Federal Highway Administration, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
    As authorized by FACA, the Commission intends to establish 
subcommittees of the DAC, and may invite individuals and organizations 
who are not members of the full Committee to participate on these 
subcommittees. The Commission initially plans for the establishment of 
subcommittees on the following four issues:
     telecommunications relay services.
     video programming access (including closed captioning, 
video description, access to video programming apparatus, and access to 
televised emergency information).
     access to 9-1-1 emergency services.
     access to communications services and equipment (including 
advanced communications, telecommunications, hearing aid compatibility, 
and the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program).
    During its first meeting, members of the Committee will clarify the 
Committee's roles and responsibilities and begin to define, clarify, 
and prioritize issues that the Committee and its subcommittees will 
address.
    The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or 
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and 
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 
If making a request for an accommodation, please include a description 
of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we 
need more information. Make your request as early as possible by 
sending an email to [email protected] or calling the Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 
(TTY). Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to 
fill. The meeting will be webcast with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live.
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

    Federal Communications Commission.
Karen Peltz Strauss,
Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
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