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New Legal Name, New Address, Same TDI!

With a New Legal Name, New Address, Same TDI! TDI has been busy! Based on recommendations from our legal advisors, the TDI Board voted to move our business registration from Indiana to Delaware. In May 2023, we filed our Articles of Incorporation with the State of...

Call for Nominations: 2023 TDI Board of Directors

by TDI | May 11, 2023 | TDI Board TDI is seeking nominees for its board of directors to serve a four-year term (2023 - 2027) from the following regions: Northeast Region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,...

TDI is Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

Position Announcement: Chief Executive Officer TDI is Hiring: Chief Executive Officer TDI (Previously known as Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.)   This job is remote; residency in Metro Washington, DC is not required. Association...

2023 TDI Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

2023 TDI Communication Access Scholarship Now Open 2023 TDI Scholarship Application. The TDI Communication Access Scholarship is now accepting applications. This scholarship is available to all deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened, and deafblind students graduating...

TDI’s Policy Comment Filings

FCC Filing: Update to Video Relay Services (VRS)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO70kfZB8Ro Update to Video Relay Services (VRS) Update to Video Relay Services (VRS). VRS calls have historically been in call centers and not at-home settings.  The FCC has experienced continued fear, due to a wave of fraud and...

FCC Filing: The Next Gen TV and Advanced Television Systems

The Next Advanced Television Systems technology is coming soon! TDI, with the support of the Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic, has been monitoring its progress. Several Accessibility Advocacy and Research Organizations have partnered with us to ensure continued accessibility in next generation technology.

FCC Filing: Interoperable Video Conferencing Services

Interoperable Video Conferencing Services Accessibility Advocacy and Research Organizations. TDI, along with the listed consumer groups below, filed a comment to the Federal Communications Commission's Public Notice. This filing regarding the interoperable video...

Ex Parte FCC Filing: Accessibility Coalitions

Supporting Accessibility Coalitions. TDI met with various organizations in several groups and submitted ex parte letters to the Federal Communications Commission related to accessibility concerns. The critical importance of accessibility in children's programming...

The Latest on TDI’s Programs

New Legal Name, New Address, Same TDI!

With a New Legal Name, New Address, Same TDI! TDI has been busy! Based on recommendations from our legal advisors, the TDI Board voted to move our business registration from Indiana to Delaware. In May 2023, we filed our Articles of Incorporation with the State of...

TDI Accepting Applications for its 2022 Scholarship Program

Now in its fourth year, the TDI Communication Access Scholarship Program is accepting applications. This program is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing students graduating from high school this year. The scholarship application encourages deaf and hard-of-hearing students to innovate and bring forth ideas for addressing the communication challenges that the deaf and hard-of-hearing community faces.

TDI 2021 Holiday Party!

You are invited to the TDI 2021 Holiday Party. We will celebrate the holidays with us and for a great year in partnerships and collaboration with consumer groups, industry, and government officials. TDI 2021 Holiday Party Thursday, December 16, 2021, 6-9 PM at the...

TDI Apple Product Giveaways!

Once you are done with both surveys, you are automatically eligible to participate in the drawing for Apple product giveaways! We will give away Apple products such as iPad Air, Apple air tags, Apple Watches, Apple gaming switch, and much more! Only a dozen winners...

Complete Two TDI 24th Biennial Conference Surveys

Complete Two TDI 24th Biennial Conference Surveys! We saw about 300 registrants at our TDI 24th Biennial Conference! We knew there were some technological hiccups here and there and we will work on them for our next conference. Still, we heard some good compliments...

The Conclusion of 2021 Biennial Conference

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TDI Board

Call for Nominations: 2023 TDI Board of Directors

by TDI | May 11, 2023 | TDI Board TDI is seeking nominees for its board of directors to serve a four-year term (2023 - 2027) from the following regions: Northeast Region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,...

TDI Welcomes Curtis Humphries as a TDI Board Member

The TDI Board of Directors is happy to announce Curtis Humphries' selection as a member-at-large. "Curtis' acceptance of this appointment is a source of great honor for the TDI Board of Directors. He has had a long, storied career in telecommunications and business...

Matt Myrick Steps Down from TDI Board of Directors

Matt Myrick Steps Down. After six years, Matt Myrick steps down from his role as member-at-large on the TDI Board of Directors to accept a position with WarnerMedia. In a letter to the TDI board, Myrick wrote, “I feel lucky to have volunteered with you since 2016. I will always champion TDI’s cause. I look forward to seeing your future accomplishments in supporting the hearing, deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened and DeafBlind communities.”

TDI Announces New Board Members: David Coco and John Kinstler

TDI is pleased to announce the appointment (and re-appointment) of two board members. David Coco, of Austin, Texas representing the central region of the United States. And John Kinstler of Madison, Wisconsin representing the midwest region, respectively. "I am...

News From Our Affiliated Partners

Charter Supporting Students, Schools & its Communities

Charter Supporting Students, Schools & its Communities

As we continue to feel the impact of COVID-19, Americans are relying on high speed broadband more than ever before. Charter wants to do what it can to help ease the strain during this challenging time, particularly for students who are relying on distance learning....

Job Opportunity: Virginia Relay Manager

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) is looking to fill a lead position for direct oversight of the federally mandated Telecommunications Relay Service (Virginia Relay).  The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) works to...

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers of DHHCAN

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers of DHHCAN

TDI shares its congratulatory remarks to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network (DHHCAN) for its recent elected on new term officers for their executive board. Chairperson Zainab Alkebsi of NAD, Vice President Eric Kaika of TDI, Secretary Marcia Zisman...

FCC-related news

FCC Acts To Ensure Access To Communications Services For Incarcerated People With Disabilities

TDI agrees and we were overjoyed when we learned that on September 29, 2022, the FCC Chairs have passed the Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services, WC Docket No. 12-375, Fourth Report and Order and Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 29, 2022). What does this mean? This recent order affirms the right to access communications for deaf and people with disabilities while incarcerated. FCC now requires all communication access providers who are eligible for TRS funds in any correctional facility that has broadband connection and a part of the carceral system with more than 50 incarcerated people to have to provide access to all relay services including VRS; as well as point to point video calls using ASL.

FCC Improves Emergency Alert System Messages

Emergency Alert System Messages. As I sign this video, Hurricane Ian has ravished our coastal cities and wreaked havoc.   How can we ensure accessible communication services will be available? Our FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, “it is important to know that when we turn on the television screens to get information about an impending weather event or other disaster there is both a recorded EAS message and a text crawl.” TDI agrees.  On Sept. 29th, FCC updated their Emergency Alert Systems to require EAS participants to check to make sure they have the most updated technology available that provides detailed information.

Industry-Related News

Verizon is prepared to serve customers during COVID-19 crisis

Verizon is prepared to serve customers during COVID-19 crisis

Our fiber optic and wireless networks are meeting the shifting demands of customers and continue to perform well. Offering new affordable internet plans for low-income households. Qualified customers can purchase Fios 200/200Mbps home internet service for just...

Charter Supporting Students, Schools & its Communities

Charter Supporting Students, Schools & its Communities

As we continue to feel the impact of COVID-19, Americans are relying on high speed broadband more than ever before. Charter wants to do what it can to help ease the strain during this challenging time, particularly for students who are relying on distance learning....

Comcast Offers ASL Customer Service

Comcast Offers ASL Customer Service

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, a subsidiary...

Comcast Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Response to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet

Comcast Expands Internet Essentials

Comcast announced that its Internet Essentials program – the largest, most comprehensive, and most successful broadband adoption program for low-income Americans – has been expanded to include all qualified low-income households in its service...

Conclusion of the 2019 TDI Biennial Conference

Conclusion of the 2019 TDI Biennial Conference

TDI hosted its 23rd Biennial Conference at Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel on Gallaudet University. It was a record-setting event with over 300 people registered for the three-day event. The Biennial Conference hosted speakers representing various parts of the...

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