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

Internet Governance Forum Nairobi, Kenya Workshop 137: 28 September 2011. Update: UNCRPD & U.S. 21 st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act. Cynthia D. Waddell, Juris Doctor ICDRI Executive Director. Overview. Update on UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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

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  1. Internet Governance ForumNairobi, KenyaWorkshop 137: 28 September 2011 Update: UNCRPD & U.S. 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act Cynthia D. Waddell, Juris Doctor ICDRI Executive Director

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

  3. 21st 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

  4. Contact Information Cynthia WADDELL Executive Director Law, Policy and Technology Subject Matter Expert International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) E-mail: cynthia.waddell@icdri.org Web: www.icdri.org

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