Nathan Moon attends 2018 M-Enabling Summit

Date
June 20, 2018

Nathan Moon attended the annual meeting of M-Enabling Summit held on June 11-13, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The theme of the conference was Accessible and Assistive Technologies Innovations: New Frontier for Independent Living. The all-inclusive conference and showcase featured innovative technology, mobile applications, connected devices, and services to support independent living in an interconnected world for seniors and persons with disabilities. 

Technology and Disability Policy Highlights - May 2018

Date
June 15, 2018

In May, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted several waivers related to emergency communications. In a Memorandum Opinion and Order [12-107], the FCC’s Media Bureau granted requests for waivers of the audible crawl rule, permanently exempting analog-only cable systems, and temporarily waiving requirements for television broadcasters to audibly describe visual, non-textual emergency information.

Technology and Disability Policy Highlights - July 2018

Date
August 15, 2018

July marked the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Government agencies, advocacy organizations, academia, industry, and people with disabilities around the nation honored the day with activities, speeches, and educational materials detailing the gains made in the past 28 years; the current state of access, equity and inclusion; and the path ahead. For example, Autism Speaks highlighted their legislative activities that align with ADA provisions, and extend to areas such as the economic empowerment of people with disabilities.

Paul M.A. Baker attends 2018 International Political Science Conference, Brisbane, Australia, and presents at Centre for eHealth, Auckland University of Technology

Date
September 10, 2018

Paul M.A. Baker attended the 2018 International Political Science Conference (IPSA), in Brisbane, Australia, July 21-27, 2018; where he moderated several panel sessions and delivered a presentation: "Technology, the Changing Nature of Work, and the Impact of Employer Policies on Employment for People with Disabilities." During the conference, he also was elected Chair of Science and Politics Research Committee (RC11) for IPSA.

Technology and Disability Policy Highlights - August 2018

Date
September 15, 2018

With the congressional recess occurring in August, this issues’ legislative section includes disability law related activities that occurred over the summer. For example, the Commission on Disability Rights brought Resolution 116C to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates. Resolution 116C advises that Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) be expanded in its interpretation of discrimination of people with disabilities to be inclusive of digital “places,” devices, and applications.