Show Notes Episode FCC-Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Broadband access for all! Special Let’s Talk Low. Vision episode for everyone, but especially people who are blind or have low vision and have little or no internet access. Please share this recording with others to let them hear about this new program from the FCC. a one-hour presentation by the Federal Communications Commission on the new Affordable Connectivity Program. This program is meant to assist people with limited income or receiving government programs, such as SSI, get connected. Our very special guest is Gerard Williams, Compliance Officer for the FCC.

You may listen to this and all our episodes on Alexa, Echo, Siri, and any device that has access to podcasts. It’s also of course available on our website!

The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) and VISAbilities (Visually Impaired Seniors’ Abilities) co-hosted this program!

Resources for this Episode

Main site. https://www.fcc.gov/acp
ACP SUPPORT-LINE Phone 877-384-2575
ACP Fact Sheet: Word | PDF

Contacts for ACP this Episode

Gerard Williams FCC504@FCC.gov
Phone FCC 888-255-5322 (888-CALL-FCC)
Terry Pacheco VISAbilities50@gmail.com

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring several hosts, including Dr. Bill Takeshita and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website – https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/
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