Internet Governance Forum Nairobi, Kenya Workshop 137: 28 September 2011

Update: UNCRPD & U.S. 21 Video Accessibility Act

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Century Communications &

Cynthia D. Waddell, Juris Doctor ICDRI Executive Director

Overview

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Update on UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Highlights of 21 Communications & Video Accessibility Act st Century

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21 st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act

   Preserves Accessibility Features: Internet Browsers in Mobiles must support Web Accessibility Telephones Used over the Internet Must be Hearing Aid Compatible Captioned TV Programs must also be captioned when delivered over the Internet

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Contact Information

Cynthia WADDELL Executive Director Law, Policy and Technology Subject Matter Expert International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.icdri.org

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