socialmedian: Rep. Markey Introduces 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009

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Rep. Markey Introduces 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009

Source: Accessibility in the News

Oct 07, 2009

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Before Congress adjourned on June 26, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009" (H.R. 3101). This comprehensive measure would modernize disability accessibility mandates in the Communications Act, bringing existing requirements up to date as TV and phone services connect via the Internet and use new digital and broadband technologies. COAT leaders said the following: "The time is now to safeguard an accessible communications future," said Jenifer Simpson of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). "We commend Rep. Markey for his leadership and look now to the U.S. Senate for a similar leader!" Karen Peltz Strauss of Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) said, "H.R. 3101 puts people with disabilities squarely into 21st century broadband communications so we can take full advantage of Internet advancements enjoyed by everyone else."

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