Showing posts with label Legislation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Legislation. Show all posts

Sunday, November 27, 2011

NAD Concerned About Effect Of Stop Online Piracy Act On Closed Captions

 

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) sent a letter to the House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith and Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. opposing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). SOPA is currently under consideration in Congress which may impede efforts to increase captioning and access to online videos.

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NAD Concerned About Effect Of Stop Online Piracy Act On Closed Captions
shane.feldman
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:29:21 GMT

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Saving For People With Disabilities May Soon Be Tax-Free

 

A bill that's expected to be introduced in Congress Tuesday would give families a new way to save money for people with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits.

Saving For People With Disabilities May Soon Be Tax-Free
Michelle Diament
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:19:30 GMT

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Senators Unveil Plan To Boost Down Syndrome Research

 

Efforts to expand Down syndrome research may be gaining traction after a pair of U.S. senators introduced legislation to increase funding and establish centers to study the disorder.

Senators Unveil Plan To Boost Down Syndrome Research
Michelle Diament
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:12:19 GMT