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FCC Increases Amount of Required Video Described Programming on Broadcast and Nonbroadcast Networks. (netflixproject.wordpress.com)
submitted by rkingett
Marconius 1 points 6y ago
This is great news and it came a day earlier than anticipated. The person in charge of accessibility and disabiliity policies at the FCC spoke today at NFB17. He said that the best way to force premier channels like HBO and Starz, etc., to provide audio description into their shows is to keep complaining here:
Http://fcc.gov/disability
The more the FCC hears about what people want, the more influence they have over getting things done. Also, as blind media consumers here in the US, we are entitled to the latest set top box technology that ensures an accessible experience at absolutely no extra charge legally. So call your content provider and request the latest set top box and prepare for a fun discussion about FCC law.
Http://fcc.gov/disability
The more the FCC hears about what people want, the more influence they have over getting things done. Also, as blind media consumers here in the US, we are entitled to the latest set top box technology that ensures an accessible experience at absolutely no extra charge legally. So call your content provider and request the latest set top box and prepare for a fun discussion about FCC law.
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