The FCC formally published a final rule that implements provisions of Section 718 of then21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The order, released by thencommission April 29 (CD May 1 p6), requires “Internet browsers built into mobile phones to be accessiblento individuals who are blind or visually impaired,” the FCC said in a Federal Register noticenWednesday (http://1.usa.gov/168DDhK). In the Federal Register posting, the commission alsonreaffirmed previous rulings that "section 716 of the Act requires certain Internet browsers used fornadvanced communications services to be accessible to people with disabilities.” The final rule willnbe effective Oct. 8.
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