Mission

The Telecommunications and Technology Task Force deals with issues related to access to telecommunications and assistive technology in education, employment and independent living.

Co-chairs

• Eric Buehlmann
  National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

• Audrey Busch 
  Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)

• Laura Kaloi
  Assistive Technology Industry Association

• Sarah Malaier
  American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

ACTIVITIES

Technology and Telecommunication Task Force Amtrak Disability Advocate Confirmation Letter Senator Ted Cruz The Consortium of Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force urges the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to move forward with a confirmation hearing for the appointment of the disability advocate for the Amtrak Board of Directors. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society. (July 24,  2024) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs Letter to House FY2025 On behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations are writing to ask for your support for the inclusion of $42 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. (May 6,  2024) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs Letter to Senate FY2025 On behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations are writing to ask for your support for the inclusion of $42 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. (May 6,  2024) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force Letter of Support for the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology and Telecommunications Task Force write in strong support of S.2494 / H.R.4858, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA). We urge Congress to pass the CVTA. (April 15,  2024) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force Annual Report - Technology and Telecommunication Task Force (January 9,  2024) - Download [ PDF ]