# Implementation of Section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming: Accessibility of Emergency Programming
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2000-05-09 · 65 FR 26757
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-11483
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 26757
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 79
- **Publication date:** 2000-05-09
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 95-176
## Abstract

This document adopts regulations requiring emergency information that is provided to viewers be made accessible to persons with hearing disabilities. This action is necessary in order to comply with section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This action is intended to further the protection of life, health, safety, and property, of persons with hearing disabilities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/09/00-11483/implementation-of-section-305-of-the-telecommunications-act-of-1996-closed-captioning-and-video)
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