Can anyone provide the exact link to provide comments? I looked on the ECFS of the FCC site, but could not find the filing in question. On Aug 7, 2013, at 1:50 PM, Chris Blouch <cblo...@aol.com> wrote:
> That's sort of like telling Mac users that to get an accessible experience > with the XYZ app to just use Windows. Oh, Microsoft already does that with > Office. Guess they don't have to worry since that app isn't FCC regulated. > > CB > > On 8/7/13 1:21 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >> Hi there >> Yes, and we all know which "disability" they are talking about, and it's not >> the disabled they are talking about either. They are talking about the >> blind, but of course, they didn't say so. They might as well have. After >> all, most of the other disabilities can read the print. When I heard about >> this law, I had a feeling this kind of thing was going to start with the "we >> can't" people. >> >> Hey, I guess you guys noticed how they want to solve the accessibility >> problem, right! They want to let Apple carrying them along by saying we can >> all use iPads etc.! >> Regards, >> Gigi >> >> Regards, >> Gigi >> >> On Aug 7, 2013, at 10:02 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: >> >>> I can't believe the FCC would even consider that. They should say, >>> absolutely not. These devices must be made accessible, end of story. >>> Original message: >>>> Hello all: >>>> In follow-up to Karen's post last night, I am posting information >>>> regarding FCC's request for comments on this issue. I hope that many of >>>> you will take the time to comment. >>>> Best, >>>> Donna >>>> Request for Comment on Petition for Class Waiver of Accessibility Rules >>>> for ACS >>>> On August 1, 2013, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released a >>>> Public Notice requesting comment on a petition filed by the Coalition of >>>> E-Reader Manufacturers. The Coalition requests that the Commission waive >>>> its rules requiring equipment used for advanced communications services >>>> (ACS) to be accessible by people with disabilities. The Coalition states >>>> that, although e-readers are equipment that consumers can use for ACS, >>>> they are designed primarily for reading. >>>> To distinguish e-readers from tablets and other devices that would not be >>>> subject to the waiver request, the Coalition requests a waiver for >>>> e-readers that have the following features: >>>> (1) they have no LCD screen; >>>> (2) they have no camera; >>>> (3) they are not offered or shipped to consumers with built-in ACS client >>>> applications and their manufacturers do not develop ACS applications for >>>> their respective devices, though the devices may include a browser and >>>> social media applications; and >>>> (4) they are marketed to consumers as reading devices and promotional >>>> material does not tout the capability to access ACS. >>>> Comment Deadline: September 3, 2013 >>>> Reply Comment Deadline: September 13, 2013 >>>> Links to the Public Notice (including filing instructions): >>> >>>> (PDF) http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.pdf >>>> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.pdf> >>>> (Word) http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.doc >>>> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.doc> >>>> (Text) http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.txt >>>> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1686A1.txt> >>>> Link to the Coalition Petition (May 15, 2013): >>>> http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7022314526 >>>> <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7022314526> >>>> Link to the Letter Supplementing the Coalition Petition (July 17, 2013): >>>> http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7520931307 >>>> <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7520931307> >>>> For further information, please contact Eliot Greenwald at (202) 418-2235 >>>> oreliot.greenw...@fcc.gov >>>> <mailto:eliot.greenw...@fcc.gov><mailto:eliot.greenw...@fcc.gov >>>> <mailto:eliot.greenw...@fcc.gov>>; or Rosaline Crawford at (202) 418-2075 >>>> orrosaline.crawf...@fcc.gov >>>> <mailto:rosaline.crawf...@fcc.gov><mailto:rosaline.crawf...@fcc.gov >>>> <mailto:rosaline.crawf...@fcc.gov>>. >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out >>>> <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> > > -- > ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) mehg...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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