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: Contacts: July 14, 2010 Phil Larson (White House) 202 456-6043 e-mail: plarson@ostp.eop.gov Rosemary Kimball (FCC) 202 418-0511 e-mail: rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov Hannah Chatalas (Commerce) 202 482-3566 e-mail: Hchatalas@doc.gov WHITE HOUSE, FCC AND COMMERCE TO HOST AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ANNIVERSARY EVENT, MONDAY, JULY 19. WASHINGTON -- The White House, in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Commerce, will host an event Monday, July 19, to commemorate and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and highlight technologies developed to empower the daily lives of Americans with disabilities. A technology showcase is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the main foyer of the Commerce Department, where exhibitors have been invited to demonstrate their technologies. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. a program in Commerce’s Auditorium will include the launch of the FCC’s new Accessibility and Innovation Forum, presentation of an original video chronicling personal histories about the impact of technology on the lives of people with disabilities, a performance by Gallaudet University students, and a reception. Both the showcase and the program are free and open to the public. Sign language interpreters and computer aided real-time transcription (CART) will be provided. Other 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, but no later than Thursday, July 15, 2010. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202- 418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). (more) WHAT: Observance of the 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act WHEN: Monday, July 19, 2010 Technology Showcase: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Program: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W. Entrance on 14th St., just north of Constitution Ave. Accessible entrance on 14th Street, at the National Aquarium entrance *Media Information: this event is open to the press RSVP: For any additional information or to RSVP, please contact Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 or rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov, or Hannah Chatalas at (202) 482- 3566 or HChatalas@doc.gov. - FCC -