House marks ADA anniversary with bill to improve Internet access for d...

House marks ADA anniversary with bill to improve Internet access for disabled

7/27/2010

The House on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by approving legislation assuring that the disabled have full access to the Internet and television.

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