Accessibility for Americans with Disabilities
On October 8, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law sweeping new legislation authored by then-Representative Markey. The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act enables Americans with disabilities to use a wide range of devices and services needed in the digital era, including smart phones for accessing the Internet, closed captioning for online video, audio descriptions of television programming, audible emergency alerts and other technologies
- Senators Urge Obama Administration to Release Proposed Rules for Internet Access Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Posted on 12/21/15
- Markey Hails Two-Year Anniversary of Historic Law Making 21st Century Communications Technologies Accessible to All Americans Posted on 10/04/12
- Rep. Markey Named "Hero Among Us" at Celtics Game for Championing People Who Are Blind and Deaf Posted on 01/24/12
- Jan. 23, 2011: Markey Named “Hero Among Us” at Celtics Game Posted on 01/22/12
- Markey Statement on FCC Rule on Captioning for Video Programming Posted on 01/17/12
- Oct. 7, 2011: Markey Celebrates First-Year Milestone for Making 21st Century Tech Accessible to All Posted on 10/07/11
- Sept. 14, 2011: Congress to FCC: 21st Century Technology Must Be Accessible to All Posted on 09/14/11