CTIA WIRELESS 2004 Spotlights Wireless Technologies for Persons with Disabilities; Seminar Focuses on Marketing Opportunities and Accessibility Issues.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless 2004 WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2004 The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) in cooperation with the Wireless Rehabilitation Engineering Rehabilitation engineering is the systematic application of engineering sciences to design, develop, adapt, test, evaluate, apply, and distribute technological solutions to problems confronted by individuals with disabilities. Research Center (RERC RERC Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center RERC Real Estate Research Corporation ) of the Georgia Institute for Technology today announced a half-day seminar focused on Mobile Wireless Technologies for Persons with Disabilities. This seminar, to be held Monday, March 22, will be free to all registered attendees of CTIA WIRELESS 2004, which runs March 22-24, 2004 at the Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. in Atlanta, Georgia. "Most people don't realize that over 50 million Americans have some level of vision, hearing, speech, mobility, or cognitive disability," said Steve Largent, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CTIA. "The wireless industry is continuing its leadership by designing accessible products that serve people with disabilities, as well as baby boomers See generation X. who are experiencing changes in vision, hearing, and mobility as they age. We want to make sure that wireless technology is available and useful to everyone, regardless of any disabling factors." The RERC is conducting research to assess the needs, preferences, and behaviors of consumers with disabilities. The latest results from this effort will be presented during the Mobile Wireless Technologies for Persons with Disabilities seminar. The seminar will also discuss regulations and guidelines associated with access to wireless technologies, including new policies affect hearing aid compatibility Background The Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) requires that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ensure that all telephones manufactured or imported for use in the United States after August 1989, and all “essential” telephones, are with wireless phones. In addition, the emerging Alternative Interface Access Protocol will be discussed as an example of how a universal interface standard can extend access to more consumers. A theme throughout the seminar will be universal design. Ideas will be presented to promote universal design concepts throughout the development of new mobile wireless products. The seminar will conclude with a look toward at how mobile wireless technologies may improve the quality of life and increase the independence of people with disabilities. CTIA WIRELESS 2004 is the world's largest wireless trade show. This year, the show will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 22-24. Register now to network with industry leaders, regulators, technologists and reporters at the one place that draws the best of wireless - CTIA WIRELESS 2004. For more information about CTIA WIRELESS 2004, including registration, travel and housing, and session details, please visit our Web site www.ctiawireless2004.com. Note: Qualified reporters interested in attending CTIA WIRELESS 2004 can register for FREE MEDIA CREDENTIALS online at www.ctiawireless2004.com/media/apply.cfm. Please contact Erin McGee at emcgee@ctia.org or by phone at 202.736.2980. CTIA thanks its WIRELESS 2004 Media Center sponsors Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. and Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. . CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. www.wow-com.com |
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