Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
accessibility · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2004-09-01 · Effective 2004-10-01 · 69 FR 53346
Document
Document number
04-19955
Federal Register citation
69 FR 53346
CFR reference
47 CFR 64
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
accessibility
Publication date
2004-09-01
Effective date
2004-10-01
FCC docket
CC Docket Nos. 90-571 and 98-67
Abstract
In this document, the Commission addresses cost recovery and other matters relating to the provision of telecommunications relay services (TRS) pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). This document is intended to improve the overall effectiveness of TRS to ensure that persons with hearing and speech disabilities have access to telecommunications networks that is consistent with the goal of functional equivalency mandated by Congress.