Accessibility of emergency communications to deaf citizens

被引：0

作者：

Mueller, James ^{[1
,2
]}

Morris, John ^{[1
]}

Jones, Michael

机构：

[1] Wireless RERC, Rehabil Engn Res Ctr Wireless Technol, Atlanta, GA USA

[2] 4717 Walney Knoll Court, Chantilly, VA 20151 USA

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | 2010年 / 7卷 / 01期

关键词：

wireless; deaf; alert; focus group; accessibility; emergency communications;

D O I：

暂无

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

Since 2001, the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC) has taken an active role in promoting accessibility of emergency alerting systems for Americans with disabilities. Among federal government initiatives is a new rule that will take effect in 2010, requiring that emergency alerts be sent using Short Messaging Service (SMS) from all cell phone towers in areas affected by emergencies. This paper shares consumer input on wireless emergency communication via analysis of data gathered through the Survey of User Needs (SUNs) conducted by the Wireless RERC since 2001 and through focus groups conducted with deaf individuals.

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页码：41 / 46

页数：6