Virginia Makes Movies Accessible for All | Washington DC News

Virginia just made moviegoing more inclusive with House Bill 602, requiring theaters to show open-captioned films starting July 1. Chains with five or more locations must offer four screenings every two weeks, including weekday and weekend evenings, while smaller theaters must provide captions within eight days of a request for movies playing at least eight days. This means deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences can enjoy the latest blockbusters without special equipment — finally feeling part of the cinematic experience. Drive-ins and films without digital captions are exempt, but theaters must clearly advertise available shows. It’s a major step toward equal access and community belonging. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/192b6e3097736ad7