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NEW RESEARCH RELEASED ON PROGRESS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DISABLED

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - The rapid emergence of telecommunications technologies has revolutionized the way people work and entertain themselves. Unfortunately, these new technologies are sometimes slow to adapt to the needs of disabled individuals. A new study by Michael J. Bourk details the turning point in the telecommunications industry for disabled people that occurred in the last decade. Universal Service? Telecommunications Policy and People with Disabilities (available from 1stBooks Library) highlights the legislation and legal actions that have forced a major change in policy in the telecommunications industry. These changes have had a major impact on improving the lives of those with disabilities.

Universal Service? takes a look at the era when the telecommunications network was largely for voice communications then outlines the progress and future challenges toward making these networks more accessible to the disabled. Bourk focuses on social access and equity. The research documents the media, policy and public agendas that inform and frame telecommunications policy.

For more information, visit www.1stbooks.com and www.tomw.net.au/uso/.

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