The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has asked for submissions as part of the public participation in reviewing and publishing the Draft Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations. The regulations propose that an electronic communications services licensee must ensure that all electronic communications devices ready for purchase are universally designed to cater for the needs of persons with disabilities.
The regulations also propose that broadcasting service licensees must ensure that they implement the minimum requirements for subtitles, audio captioning, or close captioning. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to make their written submissions and participate in all consultation processes including public hearings.
