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

• Audrey Busch 
  Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
  audrey.busch@ataporg.org

• Laura Kaloi
  Assistive Technology Industry Association
  lkaloi@stridepolicy.com

• Joseph Nahra
  Perkins School for the Blind
  joseph.nahra@PowersLaw.com

• Clark Rachfal
  American Council of the Blind
  crachfal@acb.org

ACTIVITIES

Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD Statement on Proposed updates to HHS' Section 504 regs The undersigned Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) acknowledge and thank the Department of Health and Human Services for the publication of its historic proposed rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities. (September 14,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD Tech Task Force ACP Support Letter The under-signed members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications Task Force write to express our strong support for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and to urge Congress to allocate additional funding to this crucial initiative. (July 26,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD AT Act Letter to House FY2024 On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations are writing to ask for your support for the inclusion of $49 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. Funding provided through the AT Act supports programs that ensure people with disabilities have access to and are able to acquire the assistive technology, devices, and services they need to live, work, and attend school in their communities. (April 6,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD AT Act Letter to Senate FY2024 On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, the undersigned organizations are writing to ask for your support for the inclusion of $49 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations (LHHS) bill for the Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. Funding provided through the AT Act supports programs that ensure people with disabilities have access to and are able to acquire the assistive technology, devices, and services they need to live, work, and attend school in their communities. (April 6,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Technology and Telecommunication Task Force CCD 2022 Technology Task Force Annual Report (January 16,  2023) - Download [ PDF ]