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  • 1977 – Sue Gottfried and Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness challenge TV license renewals

    • Public interest standard

    • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Wins in Federal Appellate Court – Dept of Education directed to issue regulations under Section 504; Supreme Court reverses decision, but Court acknowledges public interest in making television accessible

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