PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - July 18, 2017) - Starting July 1, 2017, all videos or television programming of live or near-live events delivered over the internet (via Internet Protocol, or IP) must be accompanied by captions as part of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). First adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in July 2014, the new CVAA requirements mean captions must be added to pertinent video within twelve (12) hours of a live television airtime and within eight (8) hours of a near-live television airtime. These rules apply if the video was originally accompanied by captions during their television airtime, and/or if the video is using the same audio track as was used in the television version. Videos used by apps or third-party websites do not need to comply.
For more information: http://www.boia.org/blog/how-to-make-video-accessible-on-the-internet
About the Bureau of Internet Accessibility:
The Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA) has been helping eliminate the accessibility digital divide since 2001. The organization's reports, tools, and services have assisted businesses in improving, maintaining, and proving the accessibility of their websites. With services that include self-help tools, audits, training, remediation and implementation support, BoIA has the experience and expertise to ensure that accessibility efforts are worthwhile and successful. For more information, visit www.BoIA.org.
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