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RERC Advises FCC to Ensure E911 Access

August 16th, 2005

The Telecommunications Access RERC (a partnership between the Trace Center and Gallaudet University) submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission related to IP-Enabled Services and E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. The RERC explains how the FCC can ensure that people with disabilities who are now using IP-enabled telecommunications (including VoIP) will have access to E911 for emergency communications.