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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: |
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
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CONSUMER/DISABILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
HOLD NEXT MEETING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Washington, DC – The next meeting of the Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee (CDTAC) will be Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
CDTAC is composed of 40 distinguished representatives of business, academia, consumer and disability organizations, and the public. It is chaired by nationally-known consumer advocate Shirley Rooker, President of "Call For Action," an international network of radio and television stations that support consumer hotlines.
Highlights of the March 15 meeting include a discussion of the proposed rules concerning the processing and resolution of consumer complaints; a report of consumer complaints and inquiries received in the last quarter of 2001; a discussion of homeland security; and a demonstration of speech-to-speech communications by Dr. Bob Segalman.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the establishment of CDTAC on November 30, 2000. Organized under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, it plays a large role in keeping the Commission apprised of the needs and concerns of consumers. It makes recommendations to the Commission regarding consumer and disability issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and facilitates the participation of consumers, including people with disabilities and underserved populations, in proceedings before the Commission.
CDTAC is divided into three subcommittee working groups: Consumer Protection and Education; Access by People with Disabilities; and Availability and Affordability of Telecommunications Products and Services.
The meeting will be held at FCC Headquarters, 445 12th St., SW, in the Commission Meeting Room, and is open to the public. It will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM. The agenda is attached.
The meeting will be broadcast on the Internet in Real Audio/Real Video format with captioning at www.fcc.gov/cgb/cdtac. The meeting will be sign language interpreted and realtime transcription will also be available. Meeting agendas and handout material will also be provided in accessible formats. The meeting site is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
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Consumer Information Bureau contact: Scott Marshall at (202) 418-2809.
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