Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988

  • All telephones made or imported in the U.S. must be HAC by August 16, 1989

  • Right to "equal access"

  • Deaf President Now movement

  • But . . . weakening amendments

    • Exemption for wireless phones

    • Exemption for new technology

    • Temporary exemption for cordless phones

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