Emergency Access through Captioning
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1970 -- Widespread fires in California: tragedy strikes when televised "Emergency Bulletins" fail to notify deaf community. Petition to FCC by Nancy Lipschultz, Illinois Association of the Deaf results in FCC Public Notice recommending visual announcements by all television stations
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1975 -- 3 law students from NCLD file DEAFWATCH petition for access to emergency broadcasts on behalf of NAD, AG Bell and Deaf Pride. In addition to captions, suggest:
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Scrolls of paper or index cards with typed words
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White writing on black vinyl backing
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Felt maker on oak tag (39 cents)
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1976 -- FCC amends rules to require visual access to emergencies