National Association of the Deaf

Today is NAD Virtual Legislative Day in support of Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 (H.R. 3101)! This important bill would:
• Require all captioned TV programs on the Internet to be shown with captions
• Require that closed captioned (CC) buttons must be on TV remote controls
• Require that any device, even devices smaller than 13 inches, that shows TV must be able to display captions
• Provide special communication access equipment for people who are deaf-blind.
You can contribute towards a greater cause by setting aside some time to take action today! During your break, lunch or when you get home today, call and/or write to your Representative.

Throughout the day, the NAD Board of Directors will be on Captiol Hill in Washington, DC, meeting with key Representatives to advocate for this important legislation. Your calls, letters, faxes, and emails will help our efforts to push for the passage of this bill.

We have provided links on the NAD website to help you contact your Representative, along with a sample message. Check out our blog and vlog at:
http://www.nad.org/blogs/lkatz-hernandez/support-hr-3101-april-15

After you contact your Representative, contact the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet. His name is Rick Boucher. His contact information is also provided in the blog.

IMPORTANT
When you're done, please post on your social media outlet such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. with the following message:

"I took action to support HR3101! Pls help us support accessible technology TODAY - find out how at: http://bit.ly/dwAdb4"

Your calls, letters, faxes, and emails will help efforts to push for the passage of this bill. Together, we can help pass this important bill!

Thank you for your support!