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November 20, 2012
The Honorable Julius Genachowski
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street) SW
Washington) DC 20554
Dear Chairman Genachowski:
I am writing to you regarding CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51; DA 12-
1644) Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for
Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices ofthe Video
Relay Service Program.
I appreciate effOlts by the FCC to reduce waste) fraud, and abuse in programs under the
purview of the commission, As the FCC reviews these docket numbers, I respectfully ask
that, in the process of implementing any potential changes, those who depend upon videQ
captioning not be adversely affected. The Video Relay Service (VRS) is often the only
form ofcommunication for many hearing impaired Americans. Allowing for fair
competition of choice and easy-to-use access by the end users of this service should be
maintained. I would appreciate the FCC working with the deaf and hearing impaired
community before any VRS changes are made. It is important that we do not potentially
disrupt the video captioning service for those that depend upon it and not stifle future
innovation.
Thank you for your review of this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this
correspondence, please feel free to contact me, or my Legislative Director, Scott
CUffi1ingham, at 202_225_6605 or scott.cunningham@mail.house,gov,
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