COAT celebrates the passage of the Twenty-first Century Communications
and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (S. 3304) by the U.S. Senate on
August 5, 2010, by unanimous consent.
Due to the extraordinary efforts of advocates across the country and
in Washington, DC, COAT secured a monumental step forward in
accessible technology.
Earlier this week, Senator Pryor (D-AR) introduced an amendment to
improve S. 3304. S. 3304, as amended, was passed by U.S. Senate by
unanimous consent. Like H.R. 3101, which was passed on July 26, 2010,
S. 3304 will also:
-- Require captioned television programs to be captioned when
delivered over the Internet.
-- Authorize the FCC to require 7 hours per week of video description
on the top 4 network channels and top 5 cable channels nationwide.
-- Allocate up to $10 million per year for equipment used by
individuals who are deaf-blind.
-- Require televised emergency information to be accessible to
individuals who are blind or have low vision.
-- Require accessible advanced communications equipment and services,
such as text messaging and e-mail.
-- Require access to Internet services that are built-in to mobile
telephone devices, like smart phones, if achievable.
-- Require devices of any size to be capable of displaying closed
captioning, delivering available video description, and making
emergency information accessible.
-- Require accessible user controls for televisions and set-top boxes,
and easy access to closed captioning and video description.
-- And more.
For more information, see the section-by-section summary of what S.
3304 (as amended) will do for us at http://www.coataccess.org/node/9776.
S. 3304 will now go to the House of Representatives. COAT supports
and expects the House will pass S. 3304 soon.
Job well done, everyone! Like the ADA 20 years ago, you are making
history now!
Rosaline
For the COAT Steering Committee
Friday, August 6, 2010
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Breaux Bridge - Funeral services will be held at 10 :00 a.m., on Monday, August 9, 2010, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Darrell John Melancon, 68, who passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at St. Agnes Healthcare and Rehab.
Rev. Neil McNeill, associate pastor of St. Bernard Church will conduct the services . Serving as gift bearers will be Chance LeBlanc and Vidalia Pitre.
Mr. Darrell was a member of the Deaf Action Center and worked for Gulf Coast Printing in Lafayette for 27 years as a printer. He enjoyed camping, vacationing in Florida , and watching football while wearing the attire that represented the team of his choice for that game. He was a gentle soul, who loved his family unconditionally. Although never a word was spoken, his love was soulfully expressed by the gleam in his eyes. His hand gestures and the smile on his face conveyed to everyone he knew a sense of love and security.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Marion Melancon of Breaux Bridge; his son, Leroy Melancon and his wife, Diane of Orange, TX; his daughters, Sherry Melancon of Lake Arthur, Shirley Bryant and her husband, William of Vinton, and Alice Istre and her husband, Patrick of Lake Arthur; his step-sons, David Pourciau of Hammond and Donald Pourciau of Slidell; his step-daughter, Annette Pourciau of Breaux Bridge; his brother, Larry Melancon and his wife, Cindy of Marrero; his grandchildren, Destanie Melancon, Leroy Melancon, Jr., Zane Pitre, Blaine Pitre, Vidalia Pitre, Cody Melancon, Clint Melancon, Chasity Newman, Chandler Hicks, Kelsie Hicks, Gabriell Landry and Marlena Istre; his step grandchildren, Mitchel Varisco, Chance LeBlanc, Robyn David, Joshua Gary, Ty Pourciau, Kayla Pourciau and Donald Pourciau III.; and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Yolande Tauzin Melancon, his son, Johnny Melancon and his grandson, David Melancon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday and continue at 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Pallbearers will be Chandler Hicks, Cody Melancon, Zane Pitre, Karl Begnaud, JoJo Tabor and Larry Melancon.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337)332-2111 is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Information:
Visiting hours will be observed from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday and continue at 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Monday Service Information
Funeral services will be held at 10 :00 a.m., on Monday, August 9, 2010, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge
Deaf Night Out - Baton Rouge, LA
Deaf Night Out - Saturday, August 14 at Lakeside Daiquiris from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
7490 Burbank Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Department of Justice
http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010.htm
(copy and paste to get there)
At the above URL is the U.S. Department of Justice advance notice of proposed
rulemaking (ANPRM) for accessibility of web information and the next generation of
9-1-1 calling, movie captioning, and equipment/furniture.
(copy and paste to get there)
At the above URL is the U.S. Department of Justice advance notice of proposed
rulemaking (ANPRM) for accessibility of web information and the next generation of
9-1-1 calling, movie captioning, and equipment/furniture.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Conference Call for Proposals
Dear RID Supporters:
Hello! My name is Cori Dossett and I am the Director of Meetings at the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Please see our Call for Proposals below. Would you please pass this along to your members, constituents, and colleagues?
Thank you for your assistance and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Thank you too for your continued support of RID.
Best regards,
Cori
Cori Dossett, CMP, CEM
Director of Meetings
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.838.0030, ext 235, voice phone
703.838.0454 fax
EDUCATION...STANDARDS...EXCELLENCE
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Survey
My name is Jill Meyer. I am a doctoral student at the University of Missouri. I am currently working on my dissertation which includes a survey on how coping affects individuals who have lost hearing, specifically late deafness. All information collected from you is completely anonymous. We will raffle off 6 VISA gift cards ($50) for participation. The on-line survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CVD7SG9 Please participate and feel free to pass to others.
Thanks!
Jill Meyer
Research Associate
University of Missouri
Jill.Meyer@mimh.edu
Thanks!
Jill Meyer
Research Associate
University of Missouri
Jill.Meyer@mimh.edu
Deaf Chat Coffee - Baton Rouge, LA
Deaf Chat Coffee - Baton Rouge
Friday, August 6, 2010
7:00 p.m.
At
CC Community Coffee House
7960 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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