PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 15-194 Released: February 10, 2015 FCC ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING DATE OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERSHIP By this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the first meeting date for, and appointment of members to, the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC or Committee). 1 The DAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Commission on a wide array of disability matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission and facilitate the participation of people with disabilities in proceedings before the Commission. The DAC is being organized under, and operated in accordance with, the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 2 “I am tremendously excited for the FCC’s Disability Advisory Committee to begin its important work,” said FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. “This new Committee will provide sorely needed expertise and recommendations from consumer and industry stakeholders on communications and video programming issues. We look forward to using this expertise to improve our ability to meet the needs of consumers with disabilities.” DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING The DAC will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, at the FCC’s headquarters, Room TW-C305 (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12 th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554. The meeting will be open to the public and webcast with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live. Notice of this meeting will be published in the Federal Register. Meeting minutes will be available for public inspection on the Committee’s website at http://www.fcc.gov/disability- advisory-committee. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND CHAIRPERSON 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 1 On December 2, 2014, the Commission announced the establishment of the Disability Advisory Committee, and requested nominations for membership in the Committee. FCC Announces the Establishment of the Disability Advisory Committee and Solicits Nominations for Membership, Public Notice, 79 FR 73309 (CGB Dec. 2, 2014) 2 5 U.S.C. App. 2. 2representing 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 Office of the DAC. 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 discuss (i) the roles and responsibilities of the Committee and its members; (ii) issues that the Committee will address; (iii) recommended subcommittees, subcommittee membership and meeting schedule, and the tasks for which each subcommittee will be responsible; and (iv) any other topics related to the DAC’s work that may arise. ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS 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 e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov 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. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), please send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Gardner, DAC Designated Federal Officer, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office, (202) 418-0581 (voice); email: dac@fcc.gov. 3MEMBERS OF THE FCC DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE E. Elaine Gardner, Designated Federal Officer Chair: Andrew Phillips National Association of the Deaf Members Title and Company Organization Represented: 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 4Matthew 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 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 5Sam Joehl, Accessibility Consultant SSB BART Group James Forstall, Chair Alternate: Sabrina Fields, Vice Chair Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Programs 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 - FCC -