TDI eNotes November 1, 2012 – TDI Shares Advice From FCC after Hurricane Sandy We’re forwarding a message we received from the Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI). We believe this information is useful and want…
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Important Message about VRS Toll-free Numbers from SVRS
Important Message about VRS Toll-free Numbers from Sorenson Communications On November 21, 2012, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order will go into effect that will change the use of Video Relay Service (VRS) toll-free numbers. VRS toll-free numbers are also sometimes called “Direct VP”…
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…
Web TV needs to have captions starting next month, the FCC rules
Web TV needs to have captions starting next month, the FCC rules By Janko Roettgers August 21, 2012 Deaf and hard-of-hearing web video viewers have long pressed for a faster adoption of closed captioning, and it looks like the FCC…
NAD eNews 7/17/12
NAD eNews – 2012 NAD Conference, New President Vlog New President, New Vlog! We proudly introduce the first vlog of Chris Wagner, the new President of the National Association of the Deaf! Watch President Wagner now and learn more about…
Updates from NAD 6/30/12
Updates from NAD * What Does the Recent NAD vs. Netflix Precedent Mean? * The NAD Advocates for Access to Quality Captioning * The NAD Leads the Way for Accessible Closed Captioning Controls What Does the Recent NAD vs. Netflix…