NPRM Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description On November 19, 2012, the FCC’s Media Bureau (MB) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video…
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FCC Requirements for Emergency Video Programming Accessibility to Persons with Hearing and Visual Disabilities
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,…
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…
Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans Video with CC
Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans Being prepared for an emergency is important at every age. As an older American, you may need to think about taking some specific steps. As people age, your needs change and your capabilities change,…
Learn Emergency Medical Words & Sentences in ASL
Learn Emergency Medical Words & Sentences in ASL For emergency medical technicians, hospital staff, fire departments, and professionals of all kinds, being able to have basic ASL communication with deaf and hard of hearing people can be extremely important, even…
Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors’ Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible
Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors’ Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible On August 28, 2012, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) released a Public Notice reminding video programming distributors (VPDs) such as broadcasters, cable operators, and…