The Twenty First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act is one step closer to becoming the law of the land. Before adjourning for summer recess on August 5, 2010, the United States Senate passed S. 3304 by unanimous consent . Advocates expect the bill to be on President Obama’s desk for signature soon. The Law Office of Lainey Feingold congratulates all the advocates in the Coalition of Advocates for Accessible Technology (COAT) who made this historic bill a reality.

• Read AAPD’s post about the Senate’s action which includes a summary of key provisions
• Read the post on LFLegal about the COAT advocacy behind S. 3304 / H.R. 3101.

When signed into law, the Communications and Video Accessibility Act will take its rightful place among significant and historic legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, designed to ensure the full integration of people with disabilities into society.