Electronic Comment Filing System

ECFS Filing Proceeding: 10-213
Name of Filer: Kurt Potter
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Type of Filing: COMMENT
Exparte Presentation: NO
Date Received: 12/2/10
Date Posted: 12/2/10 11:41 AM
Address: 900 S Park Ave Springfield, IL 62704

I am a blind individual and these are just a few of my thoughts on this matter. Telecommunication companies should only be allowed to be excluded from providing accessible services if there is another telecommunications company in the area that providers the same service in an accessible format. If a company can only provide access to part or its services, then the blind or visually impaired person should get a reduced rate / price as they are not able to utilize all of the service(s). Digital television receivers should come with text to speech technology for navigation of the complex menu layout. Channel and show descriptions should also be read and programmers should have to indicate which should come with an audio description.