CM Selvena Brooks-Powers’ bill expands accessibility for NYC’s deaf community

The City Council recently passed a bill to increase accessibility for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Sponsored by Southeast Queens Council Member and Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, Intro138 will increase accessibility for public service announcements (PSAs) for people who are deaf or hard of hearing by requiring the creation of a program that will display ASL with accompanying captions on PSAs displayed on advertising structures.