Captioning
Expand Closed Captioning Obligations to Internet-based Video Programming
COAT recommendation: Extend closed captioning obligations contained in Section 713 of the Communications Act to previously captioned video programming that is re-distributed over the Internet; extend captioning obligations to certain other web-based video programming.
Expand the Scope of the Television Decoder Circuitry Act
COAT recommendation: Expand the scope of devices that must display closed captions under the Television Decoder Circuitry Act from the present requirement of television sets with screens that are 13 inches or larger, to include video devices of all sizes, including recording and playback devices, that are designed to receive or display analog, digital and Internet programming.
Letter to FCC: Comments on AT&T's Report on Service to its Customers with Disabilities
On March 26, 2008, COAT sent a letter to the FCC commenting on a report entitled "AT&T's Efforts to Provide High Quality Service to its Customers with Disabilities". COAT's letter addressed two areas related to disability access: video programming and customer service. Read COAT's letter.