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Below please find information about our recent and upcoming activities. Please also see our videos illustrating the impact IP CTS has on hundreds of thousands of everyday Americans, including veterans, who rely on it every day.
Clear2Connect Coalition Strongly Opposes FCC Decision to Certify IP Captioned Telephone Service Using Only Automatic Speech Recognition
WASHINGTON, DC, May 7, 2020 - Given safety and health guidelines in place due to COVID-19, it is more important than ever for people who are deaf and hard of hearing to be able to communicate effectively using the phone. However, the Federal Communications...
Clear2Connect Coalition Members Meet Virtually with Advisors to FCC Commissioners
In late April, Clear2Connect Coalition members met virtually with legal advisors to FCC Chairman Pai, Commissioner Carr, and Commissioner O'Rielly to advocate for the protection of access to Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), also known as...
Clear2Connect Coalition Welcomes the National Military Family Association as a New Member
We are honored to announce the National Military Family Association (NMFA) is now a member of the Clear2Connect Coalition. The NMFA is a nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening military families by providing spouses with helpful resources, scholarships, and...
Clear2Connect Coalition Members Participate in National Disability Institute’s Coronavirus Listening Sessions
The National Disability Institute (NDI) partnered with several national disability organizations for two listening sessions to discuss the current impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the disability community. Several members of the Clear2Connect...