2024-08386. Disability Advisory Committee; Announcement of Meeting

AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In this document, the Commission announces the fourth meeting of the fifth term of its Disability Advisory Committee (DAC or Committee).

DATES:

Thursday, May 16, 2024. The meeting will come to order at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES:

The DAC meeting will be held remotely, with video and audio coverage at: www.fcc.gov/​live.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joshua Mendelsohn, Designated Federal Officer, Federal Communications Commission, [phone], or email: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This meeting is open to members of the general public. The meeting will be webcast with sign language interpreters and open captioning at: www.fcc.gov/​live. In addition, a reserved amount of time will be available on the agenda for comments and inquiries from the public. Members of the public may comment or ask questions of presenters via [e-mail].

Requests for other reasonable accommodations or for materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities should be submitted via email to: [e-mail] or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at [phone]. Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed and a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the request. Requests should be made as early as possible; last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.

Proposed Agenda: At this meeting, the DAC is expected to (1) hold a facilitated conversation on the current and emerging challenges and opportunities in the area of digital accessibility; (2) receive updates from the working groups; and (3) address any other topics relevant to the DAC's work.

Federal Communications Commission.

Suzanne Singleton,

Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.