Join May 27 Tech Policy Teleseminar on Broadband Access & 508
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Subject: Join May 27 Tech Policy Teleseminar on Broadband Access 
& 508









YOU'RE INVITED!
AFB Technology Policy Teleseminar:
Responding to the National Broadband Plan and the Proposed 508 
Rules

May 27, 2010, 2:00pm Eastern



With the release this Spring by the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) of its comprehensive National Broadband Plan and 
the publication by the U.S.  Access Board of an invitation for 
the public to comment on the pending refresh of the federal 
government's technology accessibility obligations, advocates have 
opportunities to affect real change.

On Thursday afternoon, May 27, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Eastern, 
join the Public Policy staff of the American Foundation for the 
Blind (AFB) and expert guest presenters to learn more about what 
these two important opportunities to improve technology 
accessibility for people with vision loss offer, what they are 
intended to achieve, and how you can respond most effectively to 
them.  Presenters will include:

Elizabeth Lyle
Special Counsel for Innovation
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
Washington, DC

and

Brad Hodges
National Technology Associate
AFB-TECH
Huntington, WV

Mark your calendar and share this announcement with your 
networks.  While an RSVP is not required to participate in this 
free teleseminar, take a moment and indicate your interest in 
joining the interactive discussion by sending an email to that 
effect to [log in to unmask]

To join the call, dial the following numbers a few minutes before 
the prompt 2:00pm Eastern start time:

1-800-294-4202
Participant Code: 88-070

Stay tuned to AFB-DC for additional information about this 
teleseminar and the important opportunities presented by the 
National Broadband Plan and the Access Board's proposed 
rulemaking.


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