Thread Subject: Re: new language

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From: Schomburg, Paul
Date: Thu, Nov 01 2007 2:10 PM

Folks: As discussed on yesterday's TEITAC AV call, I have added a
suggested note to amend Karen's language below that I hope is
understandable & acceptable.



Thanks, Paul

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[mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] On Behalf Of Karen Peltz
Strauss

Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:07 PM

To: TEITAC Audio/Video Subcommittee

Subject: [teitac-video] new language



For products that are covered under 4-A.1, the user controls needed to
access closed captioning and video description must be in at least one
location that is comparable in prominence to the controls needed to
control volume or program selection. At a minimum, this requires
placement of such controls on either the product's physical apparatus or
its remote control, where the ability to control volume or program
selection is otherwise provided on that apparatus or remote control.



For example:



For captioning:

a.. A caption on/off button on a TV remote comparable in prominence to
the volume control on that remote;

b.. Caption controls on the first menu that appear when on-screen
menus are displayed



For video description: A tactile button to turn on video description.



Note: "Comparable in prominence" does not require exact equivalence in
size, location, or shape.

Rationale: Manufacturers are encouraged to use buttons with unique
shapes to enable persons with low vision to make a tactile distinction
among them.

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