1. Internet Governance Forum Nairobi, Kenya Workshop 137: 28 September 2011 Cynthia D. Waddell, Juris Doctor ICDRI Executive Director Update: UNCRPD & U.S. 21 st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act

2. IGF Nairobi, Kenya | 28 September 2011 2 Overview  Update on UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities  Highlights of 21 st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act

3. IGF Nairobi, Kenya | 28 September 2011 3

4. 4 21 st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act  Preserves Accessibility Features: Internet Browsers in Mobiles must support Web Accessibility  Telephones Used over the Internet Must be Hearing Aid Compatible  Captioned TV Programs must also be captioned when delivered over the Internet

5. IGF Nairobi, Kenya | 28 September 2011 5 Contact Information Cynthia WADDELL Executive Director Law, Policy and Technology Subject Matter Expert International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) E-mail: cynthia.waddell@icdri.org Web: www.icdri.org