by TDI | Mar 21, 2020 | Accessibility, Affiliates-related News, Consumer Groups Related News
As disability right advocates, you’ve made countless calls to your elected officials. You know how to make your voice heard. Now, we need you to do something different: use email and social media to tell your members of congress, Mitch McConnell, Chuck...
by TDI | Mar 4, 2020 | Accessibility, News
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) plans to hold its regular committee and Board meetings in Washington, DC, Monday through Wednesday, March 9-11, 2020. At the Board meeting scheduled on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 11,...
by TDI | Dec 23, 2019 | Accessibility, News
On Friday December 20, 2019, TDI hosted a small and intimate party to recognize and appreciate Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec for his many years of innovations and contributions to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The event was held at...
by TDI | Dec 16, 2019 | Accessibility, News
Today, in a historic achievement, the House of Representatives this week voted to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related hearing health care services. By a vote of 230-192, the House approved HR 3, a bill that allows the federal government to negotiate...
by TDI | Oct 21, 2019 | Accessibility, Industry-Related News
Comcast and CSD partnered to launch customer service support in ASL for all Comcast products and services including Xfinity Internet, Internet Essentials, and billing related questions. This new service called “ASL Now” is made possible by Connect Direct,...
by TDI | Jul 15, 2019 | Accessibility
Washington, DC – 11 July 2019) Movie theaters in Washington, DC are pleased to announce the expanded availability of movies with open captions. Beginning with movies playing in theaters the weekend of July 12, 2019, and continuing throughout the summer season,...
