TDIforAccess, Inc:
Driving Accessible Communication and Advocacy for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
Strategic Plan
Learn about TDI’s two-year strategic plan for 2021-2023 (link).
Mission
Foster full accessibility, equity, and inclusion in information and communications technology (ICT).
Vision
All individuals and communities have full access and equitable participation in information and communication networks.
OUR PROGRAMS
TDI monitors and comments on federal policies and rules involving access to information and communication technologies. To best represent the diverse DHH community, TDI engages, interacts, and networks with many DHH stakeholders through a variety of programs: online DHH directory known as the Blue Book, a biennial conference coined TDIConf, an on-demand video learning resource called the Training Institute, a digital publication (TDI World) featuring our latest work, our annual scholarship for graduating DHH high school seniors, and an annual Holiday Party for our members, donors, and sponsors.
Policy Comments
TDI is the nation’s leading advocate for deaf and hard of hearing people’s equitable access to telephone, radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable networks.
Since 2000, TDI has filed over 1,800 comments in the FCC’s Electronic Filing System. TDI has filed or signed onto over
200 comments across the other federal agencies.
Read / watch our latest filings at TDIforAccess.org/News
Blue Book
Today, the Blue Book is a world wide directory listing of businesses, schools, organizations, and government agencies that have a vested interest in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Find your local DHH business at TDIBlueBook.com
TDIConf
The President’s Reception, Professional Luncheon, and TDI Awards are short networking functions that happen during TDIConf week.
Register for conference at TDIConf.com
TDI World
Each issue contains videos, text, and other graphics to help DHH consumers understand what is being done to improve access to the nation’s telephone, cable, television, radio and broadband networks.
Read the latest issue at TDIforAccess.org/TDIWorld.
Scholarship
An annual scholarship program recognizing graduating high school DHH seniors who are committed to giving back to their community in order to continue improving access to communications technologies for DHH people.
Students are recognized for their passion and capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on accessible communication technologies. The application window is from March – May every year.
DHH graduating seniors apply at TDIforAccess.org/scholarship
Holiday Party
Our annual invitational event brings together TDI members, our affiliates, sponsors and donors to celebrate our accomplishments and close out the year.
Attend the next Holiday Party, become a TDI member today!
Board of Directors
Jan Withers
Chair
Tiffany Williams
Vice-Chair
Rosavetta Jackson
Secretary
AnnMarie Killian
Chief Executive Officer
President
Mark Apodaca
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer
David Coco
Director
Brian Steinhoff
Director
Nida Din
Director
Stacey Romero
Director
Jennifer Richter
Director
Outside pro bono counsel
Communications & Technology Law Clinic
