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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Inclusive Technologies (Wireless RERC)

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Mobile Phone Accessibility Review

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-01) LaForce, Salimah ; Bright, Dara ; Garcia, Andrew

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a statutory obligation to evaluate the impact of their regulations that implement the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). Every two-years the FCC submits a report to Congress on the state of industry compliance with the CVAA. In anticipation of the FCC’s call for stakeholder input to inform their 2018 CVAA Biennial Report, the Wireless RERC conducted a 2017 Mobile Phone Accessibility Review (Accessibility Review/Review). Preliminary results of the review were submitted to the FCC[i] in response to the request for “input on the state of accessibility of “mobile” or wireless services, including basic phones and feature phones (collectively referred to herein as non-smartphones), as well as smartphones.” This report contains the full summary and comparative analyses.
Technology and Disability Policy Highlights 2017 Top 25 Topics

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-02)

Technology and Disability Policy Highlights (TDPH) editors covered a wide range of disability access issues in 2017. The graphic word cloud depicts the twenty-five most used keywords in 2017. The top five words by frequency in the 2016 and 2017 TDPH’s were the same, varying only slightly in incidence and order. The topic that experienced the greatest shift from both years was “community,” shifting from 17th in 2016 to 36th in 2017. Compared to 2016, 2017 content featured more health, assistive technologies/services, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), design, government, and education subject matter.
Accessibility, Usability, and the Design of Wearables and Wirelessly Connected Devices

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-10) Moon, Nathan ; Baker, Paul M. A. ; Goughnour, Kenneth

Researchers at the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Inclusive Technologies (Wireless RERC) have conducted a review of representative applications and examples of currently available wearable and connected technologies. Drawing on the findings, the research brief explores the potential impact of inclusive design principles on future device development for users with disabilities – a critical approach to ensuring that these technologies truly meet the needs of this target population. Inclusively designed technologies can: 1) enhance accessibility, 2) increase independence and community participation, and 3) support a more inclusive society, a trend which we feel will become increasingly the norm in the future.
Text-to-911 and NG911 Policy Study

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-11) LaForce, Salimah ; Touzet, Christina

The Wireless RERC published a research brief summarizing the results of a study of 9-1-1 policies at the state and local levels in relation to text-to-911 and next generation 9-1-1 (NG911) deployments in the United States. The brief is a high-level summary of state emergency communications offices and public-safety answering point (PSAP) policies regarding text-to-911 and/or NG911 as it relates to people with disabilities’ access to emergency services. The purpose of the study was to identify the extent to which content regarding individuals with disabilities was included in state and local text-to-911 and NG-911 policies.
WEA vs. EAS Survey Comparison

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016) Touzet, Christina ; LaForce, Salimah

The research presented in the handout was conducted by the Wireless RERC and funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). It provides the background and results of research activities that examined the effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to provide messages to people with disabilities. Specifically, the handout includes comparative analyses of the awareness of EAS and WEA messages, the accessibility of the two systems, as well as the types of protective actions taken as a result of the emergency messages.
SUNspot 9 - Wireless Use and Usability by People with Dexterity Limitations

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-09-16) Morris, John ; Mueller, Jim ; Lippincott, Ben ; Jones, Mike

This SUNspot (Survey of User Needs) addresses the following questions related to people with dexterity limitations. 1) How many have mobile wireless phones? 2) How important is their wireless device and why? 3)What is the level of satisfaction with the device they have, and have they modified it to make it easier?
SUNspot 8 - Preferences for Text-based Messaging and Mobile Internet

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-08-04) Morris, John ; Mueller, Jim ; Lippincott, Ben ; Jones, Mike

A review of data from the Wireless RERC's Survey of User Needs (SUN). This SUNspot focuses on the consumer preferences for text-based messaging and mobile internet by people with disabilities.
SUNspot 7 - Device Customization and Apps

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-07-18) Morris, John ; Mueller, Jim ; Lippincott, Ben ; Jones, Mike

A review of data from the Wireless RERC's Survey of User Needs (SUN). This SUNspot focuses on customization of wireless devices and use of software applications ("apps") by people with disabilities.
Emergency Communications and People with Disabilities: 9-1-1 Communication, Public Alerts, and Social Media

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-06) Morris, John ; LaForce, Salimah ; Mueller, Jim

A summary of the findings from the Wireless RERC's survey on emergency communications and people with disabilities conducted November 2010-January 2011. The survey focused on 3 aspects of emergency communications: 1) contacting 9-1-1 emergency services, 2) receiving, verifying, and passing on public alerts such as weather advisories, 3) use of social media during public emergencies.
SUNspot 6 - People with Disabilities, Income, and Wireless Access

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-03-30) Morris, John ; Mueller, Jim ; Lippincott, Ben ; Jones, Mike

A review of data from the Wireless RERC's Survey of User Needs (SUN). This SUNspot focuses on the the impact of household income on wireless technology use by people with disabilities.