June 23, 2006

Given that telecommunications and technology are fields that are rapidly changing, and this will impact the integration of persons with disabilities in all aspects of daily living, be it resolved that:

With regard to telecommunications equipment and services, accessibility and usability are critical, and affordability is essential, for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities; and

With regard to technology, barriers to usability and availability should be removed; all technologies should incorporate the concepts of accessibility and usability in design, development, production and dissemination, with the intention of making new technologies available to all persons regardless of disability.

Passed 6/16/06 by Board