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)

• Sarah Malaier
  American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

ACTIVITIES

Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD AT Act Letter to House FY2026 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) 2026 House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. (July 11,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD AT Act Letter to Senate FY2026 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) 2026 Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. (July 11,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD US Access Board Letter to House FY2026 On behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations respectfully request your support for the inclusion of $10.5 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to fund the United States Access Board. (July 11,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD US Access Board Letter to Senate FY2026 On behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations respectfully request your support for the inclusion of $10.5 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Senate Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies bill to fund the United States Access Board. (July 11,  2025) - Download [ PDF ]