Scheme Nickname:
Accessibility of telecommunications equipment & services to persons with disabilities
This scheme involves complaints brought before the Telecommunications Consumers Division ("TCD") of the FCC. Cases are first heard and decided by a hearing officer at the TCD. Dissatisfied parties may apply for review of a TCD decision to the Commission. Cases within this scheme primarily involve formal complaints related to the accessibility of telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Telecommunications Consumers Division | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Types of Adjudication:
Type B
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
Yes
