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Is HAC/VC part of the Americans with Disabilities ADA (ADA) or the Telecommunications Act of 1996?

April 26, 2017ACT ADA Americans disabilities hac telecommunications VC

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Is HAC/VC part of the Americans with Disabilities ADA (ADA) or the Telecommunications Act of 1996?

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No. Regulations for HAC/VC are promulgated under the authority of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act), codified at 47 U.S.C. 610. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with hearing disabilities.