G3ict is the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs

Tuesday, December, 11, 2007
02:30 - 04:00	PART 1: Accessible Emergency Services: Exploring new Technologies and Solutions Chair person: Axel Leblois, G3ict o Digital Radio Ellyn Sheffield, Ph.D. Senior Research Fellow, NPR Labs (LIVE DEMO) o Data Casting and Integrating Multi-modal Emergency Warning Systems Elizabeth Christopherson, New Jersey Network, Executive Director, NJN Public Television and Radio (LIVE DEMO) o Leveraging Mobile Cellular Wireless Networks Judy Harkins, Ph.D., Professor, Gallaudet University's Department of Communication Studies, and founding Director, Technology Access Program at Gallaudet William Lane, Ph.D., Chief Engineer, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Axel Leblois, Roundtable Chair and G3ict Executive Director, G3ict Judy Harkins, Ph.D., Professor and founding Director of the Technology Access Program at Gallaudet University, Gallaudet University's Department of Communication Studies
Tuesday, December, 11, 2007
04:00 - 04:15	Coffee Break
Tuesday, December, 11, 2007
04:15 - 05:45	PART 2: New Mandates for Local Government: Defining A Roadmap for Implementation Chair Person: Jenifer Simpson, AADP o Panel Discussion: Perspectives from the FCC, Carriers, and Advocates for PWDs: With: • William Lane, Ph.D., Chief Engineer, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission • Susan Mazrui, Director of Regulatory Affairs for AT&T Services, Inc. • Karen Peltz Strauss, Esq., of KPS Consultants, LLC., • Jenifer Simpson, Senior Director, Telecommunications and Technology Policy, AAPD and Member, of the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) • Group Discussion and Q&As William Lane, Ph.D., Chief Engineer, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)