Hispanics with Disabilities to the FCC

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Join us in our Speech for:
Hispanics with Disabilities to the FCC
At an upcoming event
Open to the public
When: November 1, 2011
Location: Commission Headquarters,
445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Live Webcast: http://www.fcc.gov/live


More about the event:
Maria Diaz, CEO of Dicapta has been invited to present to the committee the status of
Video Description among Hispanic Community. In addition Ms. Diaz plans to bring forth
the pressing needs and rights of Hispanic American with visual impairments living in the
US.
We are excited that the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act has
regulated video description to be included on all major networks, even though it is only
few hours.
Unfortunately, the needs of our Spanish dominant population with visual impairments
were NOT considered.
Therefore, the regulation does not apply to any major networks in Spanish.
On November 1st, we will have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Hispanic
population that should enjoy the same right to Video Description as their English
speaking counterparts.
We are writing to you for two reasons;
1. To invite you to come on November 1st and support our effort in guaranteeing
equal rights to Hispanics with visual impairments
2. If you cannot come to the meeting, please take a few minutes to express your
support for this cause as we will be sharing your comments with the committee.
Please feel free to pass on the information along to colleagues, families and anyone who
might be interested in supporting Video Description in Spanish.
Write to us if you have any thoughts, questions or testimonies of Spanish speaking
individuals who have benefited from Video Description. Mail to: srai@dicapta.com
We know you care as much as we do about this cause. It is a matter of social equality
and us progressing as a society. We look forward to hearing from you.

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