CommLaw Monitor
FCC Extends Waiver of Disabilities Access Requirements for E-Readers By a Year
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an order waiving the disabilities access compliance requirements for a distinct, narrow class of e-readers for an additional year – until January 28, 2016. …
FCC Announces Upcoming Public Workshop on Social Media Accessibility
On July 10, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it will hold a public event entitled “Accessing Social Media” on Thursday, July 17, 2014, under the banner of its Accessibility and Innovation…
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Disabilities Access Rules for Basic E-Readers
On January 28, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) issued an Order granting an August 2013 request filed by the Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers (“Coalition”) seeking a waiver of the…
FCC Change Allows Consumers to Bring ACS Accessibility Complaints Directly to Companies
In a Public Notice released last week, the FCC announced new procedures for consumers to file complaints against companies to allege violations of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act…
FCC Extends Review of E-Reader Coalition Petition
Kelley Drye Telecommunications paralegal Jennifer Rodden contributed to this post. Earlier this year, a coalition of e-reader manufacturers (Amazon, Kobo and Sony Electronics) petitioned for waiver from the disabled…