[nfbmi-talk] FW: Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible

[Fred wurtzel]

From: AccessInfo [mailto:AccessInfo at fcc.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:01 PM
To: 'f.wurtzel at comcast.net'
Subject: Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors Obligation to
Make Emergency Information Accessible

 

Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors' Obligation to Make
Emergency Information Accessible

 

On August 28, 2012, the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB)
released a Public Notice reminding video programming distributors (VPDs)
such as broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite television services
that deliver video programming directly to the home, of their obligation to
make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and vision
disabilities in accordance with section 79.2 of the Commission's rules.

 

Under section 79.2 of the Commission's rules, emergency information includes
critical details about the emergency and information for consumers on how to
respond to the emergency. It also provides information for consumers about
how to contact their VPD or the Commission regarding compliance with the
rule. 

 

For further information, contact Traci Randolph, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office (202) 418-0569 (voice);

(202) 418-0537 (TTY) or email Traci.Randolph at fcc.gov.

 

Links to the Public Notice:

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0828/DA-12-14
08A1.doc

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0828/DA-12-14
08A1.pdf

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0828/DA-12-14
08A1.txt