Obama Signs Bill That Modernizes Disability Accessibility Requirements

On October 8, President Barack Obama signed the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act into law. The legislation modernizes disability accessibility requirements in the Communications Act, updating existing mandates as TV and phone services connect via the Internet and use new digital and broadband technologies.

The Senate passed the bill in early August and the House followed suit last week. "The bill I'm signing into law today will make it easier for people who are deaf, blind, or live with visual impairments to do what many of us take for granted," President Obama said. "I'm proud to sign this bill."