FCC Makes National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Allocations
The FCC set National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program allocations Monday for the funding year that began Sunday, said a public notice Monday. The $10 million annual program, also called "iCanConnect," will provide $9.65 million from the telecom relay service fund…
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to certified parties in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. The Perkins School for the Blind received 22 awards. The FCC set aside $250,000 for the Perkins School to conduct national outreach and it set aside another $100,000 to develop a database for reporting purposes.