Commission seeks comment on steps to improve, expand accessibility of video-described programming Way back at the dawn of the century (the 21st Century, that is), the FCC adopted rules requiring video providers to include “video descriptions” in their transmission. “Video description” involves the insertion, into natural pauses in the program’s dialogue, of audio-narrated descriptions of … Continue Reading
The FCC has extended the deadline for reply comments in the proceeding concerning possible expansion of the obligations of video providers with respect to emergency information.… Continue Reading
The FCC is looking to expand its existing rules to require that video providers transmit emergency information aurally using the secondary audio stream.… Continue Reading
Let's have a big "welcome back" for the video description rules - gone for years, but Congress figured it was time to bring them back and now, voilà!… Continue Reading
The Wireless Bureau is asking commenters in the hearing aid compliance proceeding to address the effect of the 21CenComVidAccAct on the FCC's proposals there. But heads up - the deadline for comments is fast approaching.… Continue Reading
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 is now the law of the land. Get set for a new set of sweeping changes cutting across all components of the communications universe, broadband and broadcast alike.… Continue Reading
