NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 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). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 For Immediate Release: News Media Contact: April 26, 2010 Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 e-mail: rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov FCC TO HOLD WORKSHOP ON EXPANDING DISABILITY ACCESS WITH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES, MAY 13 Washington, D.C. -- As part of its continuing effort to develop and implement consumer-focused policies, including disabilities access, the Federal Communications Commission will hold a workshop on May 13, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, on “Expanding Disability Access with Wireless Technologies.” The workshop will focus on: · Mobile communications access issues facing people with disabilities and the disparities in technology access. · Ways in which new technologies can offer opportunities to meet the communications access needs of people with disabilities. · Technology demonstrations of advanced mobile communications. The names of the panelists will be released at a later date. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 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. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). - FCC - For further information, contact Pamela Gregory, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-2498; TTY (202) 418-1169.