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American Association of People With Disabilities
Legislation Brings Hope for People With Disabilities Left Out of New Communications Technologies
July 13th, 2008
The Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) is delighted that Representatives Edward Markey (D-MA) and Heather Wilson (R-NM) have introduced "The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" (H.R. 6320). The bill would amend the Communications Act to ensure that new Internet-enabled telephone and television services are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities and closes existing gaps in telecommunications laws. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Lois Capps (D-CA), Hilda Solis (D-CA) and Barney Frank (D-MA). Jenifer Simpson, of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD),...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-07-13)
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