Verizon Statement on Introduction of 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility...

Verizon Statement on Introduction of 21st Century Communications and Video
Accessibility Act

WASHINGTON, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Representative Edward Markey late Friday
(June 26) introduced the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility
Act (HR 3101), which ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to
emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming
technologies in the 21st century. The following is a statement by Peter
Davidson, Verizon senior vice president of federal government relations:

"We applaud Chairman Markey for recognizing the essential role communications
technology plays in the lives of those with disabilities. In the months
leading up to the introduction of the bill, Chairman Markey brought diverse
groups to the table and kept the focus on ensuring that those with
disabilities have access to emerging communications technology. Verizon has
long used its technology to improve the quality of life for those with
disabilities, and we will continue to support Chairman Markey's efforts to
pass meaningful legislation to further that same goal."

SOURCE Verizon

Alberto Canal, +1-908-559-6367, alberto.c.canal@verizon.com