What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4652.
Realtime Writers Training: Enhancing Closed Captioning Accessibility
This act aims to improve the accessibility of television programs and other video content for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It establishes a grant program to train and employ realtime writers, increasing the availability of captioned content. This will provide citizens with hearing impairments easier access to information, including emergency broadcasts, and fuller participation in mainstream activities.
Key points
Grant Program: The government will provide grants to schools and training programs to educate more realtime writers.
Improved Accessibility: The number of individuals capable of creating live captions will increase, leading to better accessibility of TV programs and other content for those with hearing impairments.
Financial Aid: Students training to become realtime writers may receive scholarships, making it easier for them to acquire the necessary skills.
Citizen Benefits: Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals will gain better access to information, including emergency news, and broader participation in social and cultural life.
Status:
Expired
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