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NBCU to Expand Accessibility Efforts to Record Levels of Summer Olympics
By George Winslow published
2024 Paris Olympics to feature more audio description than ever before, including all coverage on NBC and the Gold Zone Whip-Around Show on Peacock

PBS Kids Adds American Sign Language to Streaming Content
By George Winslow published
Six series will include ASL interpretations for free on PBS Kids streaming platforms

FCC Moves to Simplify Sending Multilingual Emergency Alerts
By George Winslow published
The FCC plans Feb. vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to make it easier to send multilingual alerts over TV and radio

FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality, Emergency Alert Rules on Oct. 19
By George Winslow published
The Commission will also consider new rules on accessibility, the E-Rate program, unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band and other issues at its open meeting

FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality During October 19 Meeting
By George Winslow published
Use of the 6 GHz Band, new rules for video accessibility and wireless emergency alerts are also on the agenda for the October open meeting

Does ATSC Really Stand For ‘Accessible Television Systems Commitment?’
By Phil Kurz published
The pieces appear to be coming together for a rather unexpected 3.0 killer app

FCC Delays Implementation of New EAS Requirements
By George Winslow published
FCC extends deadline for the requirement that television broadcasters aurally describe visual but non-textual emergency information

Telemundo, Hearst TV Among Those Honored For Audio Description
By Phil Kurz published
The American Council of the Blind recognized the winners at a gala celebration
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