[Ohio-talk] Report of FCC letters

[Cheryl Fields]

This is fantastic news, Barb! I will be looking forward to hearing the
outcome of our efforts.
I was at the library Family Fun and learning day today. Will Reed
announced that the nls will have a ap for the bvard/downloadable books
site available in early 2013 for I pad users. The android ap has been
unsuccessful in its development, and nls will be seeking contracters
to assist with overcoming the problems. There was quite a bit of
information about technology and the digital book players anyone with
questions can call  OLBPH at; 216.623.2911.

Stay cool and hydrated!
Cheryl Fields
On 9/11/13, Barbara Pierce <bbpierce at pobox.com> wrote:
> Just before Labor Day I passed along a plea for letters to the FCC about
> e-readers. We had some difficulty getting the attachments to open, but a
> couple of you stick with it and got your letters out. I believe that four
> or
> five Ohioans got letters in in time. Here is the report on how we did.
> Remember this the next time I ask for letters.
>
> Hello Federationists,
>
> I wanted to follow-up with everybody about our efforts to urge the FCC to
> make e-readers accessible under the Twenty-First Century Communications and
> Video Accessibility Act by rejecting the Coalition of E-Reader
> Manufacturer's Petition for Waiver.  I know many of you had problems
> opening
> the attachments that I sent in my original email, which included our
> official comments and a skeleton letter.  When we got word of these
> glitches, Valerie Yingling and our Access Technology Team acted fast to
> re-circulate the message.  I know the second method of transmission was
> still slightly problematic, but we were pressed for time and hopeful it
> would be enough for our members.  Sure enough - it was!  We got a whopping
> 125 letters by the deadline, and we submitted each and every one to the
> FCC.
> This is a very strong number, and I am continually impressed by the
> strength
> of our grassroots movement.  We also got 22 additional organizations of and
> for people with print disabilities to sign on to the official NFB comments.
>
>
> Our advocacy has paid off.  Within 24 hours of submitting our comments and
> your letters, the FCC called Dr. Maurer requesting an in-person follow up
> meeting!  We are coordinating with representatives of the other groups and
> hope to have a meeting in two weeks.  If the FCC does reject the petition,
> it will be a direct result of your letters and our collective action.
> Please stay tuned to find out if the FCC makes the right decision.
>
> Lauren
>
>
> I really appreciate the effort that several of  you made.
>
> Barbara
>
>
> Barbara Pierce
>
> President Emerita
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>
>
>
>
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Peace