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Petaluma, California XX
Dear Mr. XX
You are correct in your understanding that the ADA does not
require movie theaters to show films with open captions. Under
the Telecommunications Act of 1996, however, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) will investigate the extent to
which video programming is currently closed captioned and then
promulgate regulations requiring video producers to incorporate
captions into production. For more information regarding the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, you may contact:
Sincerely,
John L. Wodatch
Chief
Disability Rights Section
cc: Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
Sincerely,
Lynn Woolsey
Member of Congress
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Dear Valerie,
Thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing from you.
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Intent of Petition:
To provide open captions at movie theaters on first run movies during special
engagements.
Reasons:
The American Disabilities Act, ADA, does not provide for direct provisions
for the hard of hearing and deaf as indicated in Senate Report 101-116, pg
64. The report does state that:
Results:
When was the last time you went to a theater and saw an open captioned movie?
Reality:
By signing this petition, you are agreeing that the ADA must amend the two
words 'encouraged' and replace them with 'required' on Senate Report 101-116,
page 64, as noted above.
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