FCC Requirements for Emergency Video Programming Accessibility to Persons with Hearing and Visual Disabilities Background Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing,…
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Chalk Artists Take Over Downtown Houston to Raise Funds for Deaf Children
Chalk Artists Take Over Downtown Houston to Raise Funds for Deaf Children The Editor 11/12/2012 HOUSTON, TX – Art aficionados and enthusiasts, get ready for the most captivating art experience of the year. Come for the art and stay for…
Save My VRS – Take Action Now
Save My VRS – Take Action Now Click and watch videe at: http://www.savemyvrs.com/ The FCC is proposing harmful changes to VRS. Become informed and let the FCC know your concerns by clicking here. http://www.savemyvrs.com/takeaction WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Video…
Howard Knight: Mock sign language interpreter in your film
RE: Mock sign language interpreter in your film Chelsea Handler 2118 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1053 Santa Monica, CA 90403 November 4, 2012 RE: Mock sign language interpreter in your film Dear Ms. Handler, In regards to your film clip “Bloomberg’s…
Lydia Callis, Ace Interpreter for Bloomberg and American Sign Language Spoofs
Lydia Callis, Ace Interpreter for Bloomberg and American Sign Language Spoofs Kambri Crews Author, Production Company Owner Posted: 11/06/2012 Some deaf people are up in arms (pun intended) about the recent spoofs of Mayor Bloomberg’s American Sign Language (“ASL”) interpreter…
Open Letter from NAD – Hurricane Sandy
Open Letter from NAD – Hurricane Sandy NAD, State Assocs., DHHIG Commend NYC, Maryland, and Massachusetts For Hurricane Sandy Communication Access 11/04/2012 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) along with its state association affiliates in the affected areas, and…