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Section 508
In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal
agencies to make their electronic and information technology
accessible to people with disabilities. The law applies to all Federal
agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and
information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. ‘ 794d), agencies
must give disabled employees and members of the public access to
information that is comparable to the access available to others. More
detailed information can be found at:
> www.section508.gov
> www.buyaccessible.gov
Telecommunications Act of 1996
In 1996, Congress required video programming distributors (cable
operators, broadcasters, satellite distributors, and other
multi-channel video programming distributors) to close caption their
television programs. In 1997, the FCC set a transition schedule
requiring distributors to provide an increasing amount of captioned
programming. Additional information is available at:
> http://ftp.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/ccrules.html
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http://ftp.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/closedcaption.html
Americans With Disabilities Act –
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990. Under
the ADA, it is required that educational and instructional videotapes
be accessible to hearing impaired and deaf individuals. The law
includes state and local governments and some private organizations
and mandates the provision of appropriate auxiliary aids and services
where necessary.
More information can be found in the “ADA Title III Technical
Assistance Manual Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial
Facilities” at the following link:
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www.justice.gov/crt/ada/taman3.html#III-4.3500
Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990
All televisions manufactured after 1993 with a screen size of 13
inches or larger are required to have a built-in closed caption
decoder. To learn more, visit:
> www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.24-decoderact.htm
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