Democrat wants to require disability-friendly Internet phones, video

At the moment, most TVs and telephones must be outfitted with special features for people with hearing, vision, and speech impairments under U.S. law.

Now an influential Democratic congressman wants to expand those requirements to their Internet counterparts. NewsBlog reports.

"The bill (PDF) being drafted by Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) would require, at least in some cases, dramatic changes in the way Internet phone- and video-related products are designed, while making it more difficult than under existing law for companies to claim exemptions from those requirements."

emily | 12:41 PM | News, Buzz |
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