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Cinema access court decision in USA breaks down barriers

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In a complex legal decision in Arizona, the door has been opened for a negotiated deal that will make closed captioning and audio description more likely in cinemas in the USA.

The decision in the appeals court against the Harkins cinema chain confirmed that closed captioning and audio description are “auxiliary aids and services” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Rejection reasons revealed for cinema temporary exemption application

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The Australian Human Rights Commission has released the full details of its rejection of the major cinema chains’ application for a temporary exemption from complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. 

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Media Access Australia CEO talks about the Human Rights Commission's cinema decision

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Recently Media Access Australia CEO Alex Varley spoke with Vision Australia Radio about the Australian Human Rights Commission’s decision in April to reject the exemption application by the four major cinema chains.

 

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