H.R.6320 - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008

To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century. as introduced.
  • Short: Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 as introduced.

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12/22/08
A visit from Rep. Maffei’s Office

Dean spoke of issues of concern to people who are Deaf, such as the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 (HR 6320),which would make changes to the Communications Act of 1934, to define “disability”, ...

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11/10/08
Veterans' Day and post election thoughts

Heather Wilson (R-NM) was an original co-sponsor of HR 6320, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act . These are but two examples where Republicans have helped our community. Do I fear another attack on this country? ...

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11/07/08
“We can do this!” Al Gore Addresses Web 2.0 Summit | Tips from the ...

... Bridging the Digital Divide · Is someone is making Al Gore look like a Twit? Highlights of the first two days at Web 2.0 Summit in SF · US: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 [H.R. 6320] ...

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09/28/08
are there any captioned free internet tv? - AllDeaf.com

Edward Markey's (D-MA) "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" (H.R. 6320) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law requires hearing-aid compatibility of all broadband telephone products and mandates a ...

Source: AllDeaf.com
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08/20/08
For the Deaf People: How to Get Involved in the Political Process

... that will enable accessibility on the internet (such as subtitles for videos), you need to write letter and ask the Congress to support this bill: Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 (HR6320). ...

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07/28/08
Re: [Electronics-talk] Most Accessible Stoves

Then you should definitely write your Congressional rep and ask him orher to cosponsor HR 6320, The Telecommunications and Video AccessibilityAct.Andy -----Original Message-----From: ...

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07/22/08
Arguendo: "Mobile" Video Phones - HOVRS, CSDVRS, VIABLE

H.R. 6320 ... June (6). Viable - the next Video Phone? Closed Caption Bill H.R. 6320 · Best Cities to live, work, and Play · Money Buster: Flicks (Movies) · Am I for Sale? No More Bug Man ...

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07/18/08
[blindusersLG] Digest Number 2420

is HR 6320 the 21st Century Telecommunications and Video Accessibility Act. Co-sponsors are still needed in the House of Representatives. Please call or write to your representative and urge him or her to sign on to this bill. ...

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07/15/08
Arguendo: How to set up your own "yourname.dyndns.tv"

H.R. 6320 ... June (6). Viable - the next Video Phone? Closed Caption Bill H.R. 6320 · Best Cities to live, work, and Play · Money Buster: Flicks (Movies) · Am I for Sale? No More Bug Man ...

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07/09/08
Legislation for People with Disabilities Left Out of ...

... 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″ (HR 6320). ...

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07/07/08
USACM Technology Policy Weblog

and Accessibility Act, HR 6320. This bill focuses on amending the. Communications Act to ensure that new Internet-enabled telephone and video services and equipment are accessible to and usable by people with ...

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07/07/08
ACM Washington Update, Vol. 12.6 (July 7, 2008)

and Accessibility Act, HR 6320. This bill focuses on amending the Communications Act to ensure that new Internet-enabled telephone and video services and equipment are accessible to and usable by people with ...

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07/06/08
thoughts on the telecommunications act

There is a note in today's convention newspaper regarding HR 6320, a bill requiring the accessability of telecommunications access systems. I looked it up because the note simply stated that there is an exhibit booth with a phone line ...

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07/05/08
US: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video ...

Wireless RERC reports on proposed legislation affecting accessibility of communications and video technology in Technology and Disability Policy Highlights 8.06....

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06/30/08
Congress Trying to Make Internet Accessible to the Deaf

Here's the link if you'd like to read the bill for yourself: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6320/show For those who're wondering, the bill has just been introduced. The bill currently is waiting to be scheduled for debate. ... -

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06/27/08
New Media Expo Coming Soon

A new bill has been introduced into congress that would target accessibility of web video. The "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" (HR 6320) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law has Internet video ...

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06/27/08
Bill Mandates Closed Captioning for Podcasts

The "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" (HR 6320) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law has Internet video captioning requirements. Eighteen months after its enactment, the Federal Communications ...

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06/27/08
Bill Mandates Captioning for Podcasts

The "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" (HR 6320) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law has Internet video captioning requirements. Eighteen months after its enactment, the Federal Communications ...

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06/27/08
Bill Mandates Closed Captioning for Podcasts

HR 6320. ) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law has Internet video captioning requirements. Eighteen months after its enactment, the Federal Communications Commission must set up regulations and deadlines for "an appropriate ...

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06/27/08
Congress Trying to Make Internet Accessible to the Deaf

I was reading the news when I saw a mention of Congress in the process of legislation that would substantially enhance accessibility for the deaf and the disabled for the internet. Naturally, this got my attention. ...

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06/26/08
twenty-first century communications and video accessibility act of ...

hr 6320: to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging internet protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century. on june 19th, rep. edward markey [d-ma] introduced this bill ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

Edward Markey’s (D-MA) “21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008″ (HR 6320) covers about a dozen areas. The proposed law requires hearing-aid compatibility of all broadband telephone products and mandates a ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

My Last Post About Twitter, Ever. Posted: 28 Jun 2008 12:39 AM CDT. Obviously I can’t possibly keep the promise I make in the title, but with all the end of week hyperbole being bandied in the name of Twitter-bashing, I couldn’t say ...

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06/26/08
Spliced feed for Social Media

Introin: Matchmaking for Renters [ReadWriteWeb]. Posted: 27 Jun 2008 02:08 PM CDT. Finding the right apartment to live in can be a daunting and time consuming task. Introin tries to make this process easier by creating a platform where ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

My Last Post About Twitter, Ever. Posted: 28 Jun 2008 12:39 AM CDT. Obviously I can’t possibly keep the promise I make in the title, but with all the end of week hyperbole being bandied in the name of Twitter-bashing, I couldn’t say ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

My Last Post About Twitter, Ever. Posted: 28 Jun 2008 12:39 AM CDT. Obviously I can’t possibly keep the promise I make in the title, but with all the end of week hyperbole being bandied in the name of Twitter-bashing, I couldn’t say ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

My Last Post About Twitter, Ever. Posted: 28 Jun 2008 12:39 AM CDT. Obviously I can’t possibly keep the promise I make in the title, but with all the end of week hyperbole being bandied in the name of Twitter-bashing, I couldn’t say ...

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06/26/08
Mashable!

Blogger Adds Slew of New Features. Posted: 27 Jun 2008 05:58 AM CDT. If you use Google’s Blogger platform, head on to draft.blogger.com and you’ll find several new interesting features for your blog. Besides some minor updates and bug ...

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06/26/08
Closed Captioning on YouTube

You can read “21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008” (HR 6320) for all the proposed mandates. I must credit the finding of this information to Raving Lunacy, an interesting blog exploring a variety of ...

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06/26/08
gwallgofi - HR 6320 - Subtitles in Internet Videos

There’sa new legislation that have been introduced in USA which was introduced by Edward Markey and is called the (D-MA) “21st Century COmmunications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008″ HR 6320: To ensure that individuals with ...

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