The Senate installed closed-caption technology for freshman Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., to help her as she recovers from a life-threatening stroke that limited her ability to process and communicate speech.
Fetterman’s team coordinated with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services while he was in office in January to install the technology on his desk in the Senate chamber, according to Time magazine. The installed technology will allow Fetterman to read typed closed-captions as individuals speak.
Technology also helps Fetterman as he delivers speeches on the floor, which has strict rules that prohibit members from using certain technologies, including the use of cellphones. There is a similar desk stand with closed-caption tech that he can place on the Senate dais if he presides over the body, as well.
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The Senate installed closed-caption technology for freshman Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., to help her recover from a life-threatening stroke.
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The wired screens in the Senate chamber can operate with or without Wi-Fi because the closed-captions are manually typed for him by professional broadcast captioners. He can also use the technology while he is sitting and standing.
Fetterman used closed-caption technology on the campaign trail and won one of the most closely contested Senate races in November 2022.
He suffered a fatal stroke in May, and has made limited public appearances during his recovery. He used a closed-caption system during an NBC interview after his stroke, as well as during his debate, where the then-candidate struggled to speak clearly and process questions.
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Fetterman has not released his full medical records as he promised on the campaign trail.
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Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz by 5% in the 2022 Senate election in Pennsylvania, according to Fox News election data.
