FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 13, 2008

Leading Trade Associations Host Accessible Technology Fair

WHAT:             The Accessible Technology Fair will showcase many of the new digital technologies that provide numerous benefits to all American consumers, including the disability community.  Exhibiting companies will demonstrate leading technologies, such as Internet video closed captioning, accessible PCs and new mobile devices.  This event is hosted by the Telecommunications Information Association (TIA), Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the Cellular Telecommunication and Information Association (CTIA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC). 

Exhibiting companies include:
Adobe, AOL, AT&T, Hewlett Packard, LG Electronics, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Research in Motion (RIM), Samsung, Sony Ericsson Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and WGBH.

WHEN:                Friday, May 16, 2008 | Noon – 3pm

WHERE:              2168 Rayburn, The Gold Room
                              Washington, D.C.

WEBSITE:           http://www.tiaonline.org/gov_affairs/issues/disability_access/index.cfm

CONTACT:           For more information, contact Taly Walsh at twalsh@tiaonline.org

ABOUT TIA:         Currently in its 84th year, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence and world-wide environmental regulatory compliance. Thousands of companies and individuals work through TIA to enhance the business environment for telecommunications, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, unified communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit www.tiaonline.org for details.

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