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Department of Health and Human Services Interim Final Rule

Posted on April 30, 2026

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may be coming out with an interim final rule (IFR) without public comment regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Specifically, this IFR likely will affect the Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance section of the rules governing enforcement of Section 504. 

Reintroduction of the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act

Posted on April 17, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that one of ACB's legislative imperatives, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act, was reintroduced in Congress yesterday.

This bipartisan bill updates the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) to ensure people with disabilities can fully access today’s communication and video technologies.

The CVTA Act would:

Tell Congress to Oppose the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act

Posted on April 7, 2026

Tell Congress to oppose the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act! Congress is considering a bill that would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA 30 Days to Comply Act (H.R. 6453) would weaken the ADA by forcing people with disabilities to notify businesses of accessibility barriers and then wait at least 30 days for them to be addressed. This bill only applies to architectural accessibility barriers.

This bill would:

AD People's Choice Awards Call for Nominations

Posted on April 4, 2026

Nominate a Film and Series for the 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Awards!

The Audio Description Project’s (ADP) People’s Choice Awards is accepting nominations from Saturday, April 4, 2026, through Sunday, April 19.  The winners will be announced during the 2026 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, airing virtually on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 PM ET. Click here to submit your nominations.

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