FCC Celebrates the 10TH Anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act with an Event on October 8th
The Federal Communications Commission will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), and its importance in building a more accessible telecommunications world for people with disabilities, with a public program on October 8, 2020. The event starts at 2 p.m. ET and lasts 2 hours. It will be virtual and can be viewed online at www.fcc.gov/live.
Diez señas para sobrevivir
Esta historia comienza en Salinas, un pueblo costero en la parte sur de la isla donde se encontraba la Central Azucarera Aguirre que durante casi un siglo era el único medio de empleo para la población, incluyendo el papá de Juanita que era el barrendero.
El Consejo Americano de Ciegos anuncia a los galardonados en la Gala de Premios de Audiodescripción de 2023
El Consejo Americano de Ciegos (ACB por sus siglas en inglés) anuncia a las personas y organizaciones que fueron honradas en la Gala de Premios de Audiodescripción de ACB 2023, celebrada el 14 de noviembre.
La Gala de Premios de Audiodescripción 2023 del Consejo Americano de Ciegos se transmitirá el próximo 14 de noviembre
El Consejo Americano de Ciegos anuncia que la Gala de Premios de Audiodescripción 2023 de ACB se transmitirá el 14 de noviembre a las 7:30 p. m. hora este.
Inspiring Story of Perseverance of a Person with Deaf-Blindness that Hiked the Appalachian Trail
During deaf-blind awareness week, we want to highlight the story of Roger Poulin, a deaf-blind hiker from Maine who hiked the Appalachian trail. What a tremendous accomplishment!
Federal Communications Commission Proposal on Expanding Audio Description Requirements
The Federal Communications Commission will be discussing on April 23rd a proposal on expanding audio description* requirements for up to 10 additional designated market areas (DMAs) each year, for 4 years, starting on January 1, 2021.
Spectrum launched its Spectrum Access App
Great news! On May 7, Spectrum launched its Spectrum Access app, a free app available for iPhone to “provide entertainment access to persons with vision or hearing impairments.” The app enables users to play audio description or closed captioning directly from their phone or tablet.
El Duelo y la pérdida: avanzando hacia la aceptación, por Myrna Medina
Myrna Medina, mentora de familias que tienen niños con sordoceguera, comparte con nosotros sus reflexiones sobre el duelo y la pérdida.
Carlos Martínez: raising a person with disabilities
My name is Carlos Martínez, and I have two children with my partner, Priscilla and Carlos.
Priscilla doesn't have any disabilities, but Carlos, who was born with full vision, was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma when he turned one year old. After severe treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and laser therapy, the result was the loss of his eyes. This is where our journey began.
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