# Implementation of Video Description of Video Programming
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2000-09-11 · Effective 2002-04-01 · 65 FR 54805
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-23154
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 54805
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 79
- **Publication date:** 2000-09-11
- **Effective date:** 2002-04-01
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 99-339
## Abstract

This document adopt rules to require larger broadcast stations and multichannel programming distributors (MVPDs) to provide programming with video description. This document also adopts rules to require all broadcast stations and MVPDs to pass through any video description they receive from their programming suppliers if they have the technical capability necessary to do so. This document also adopts rules to enhance the accessibility of emergency information. The purpose of these actions is to enhance the accessibility of video programming to persons with visual disabilities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/09/11/00-23154/implementation-of-video-description-of-video-programming)
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