Comments Due July 27 on FCC Deaf-Blind Equipment Program
The FCC is seeking comment by July 27 on proposed rules to make permanent its program distributing communications equipment to low-income deaf-blind individuals, a Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau public notice said Wednesday. A summary of the NPRM with the…
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proposed rules was published in that day's Federal Register, triggering the 45- and 60-day comment deadlines, with replies due Aug. 10. The iCanConnect program, which operates with up to $10 million from the Telecom Relay Service Fund, provides individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss with equipment -- such as Braille-enabled devices, magnifiers and vibrating alerts -- giving them communications access. The NPRM was adopted May 21 (see 1505210056).