Ahead of the 32rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act enactment, accessibility advocates including Academy Award winner and “Coda” star Troy Kotsur showcased to champion the need for updated reform with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Carey Mulligan was incorrectly announced as the winner of the supporting actress award at the Baftas after a translation gaffe while deaf actor Troy Kotsur was presenting.

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Deaf actor Troy Kotsur, who won a Bafta last year for Coda, was announcing the winner using sign language and an interpreter when the mix-up occurred.

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Oscar-winner Kotsur was delivering the announcement by sign language before a miscommunication resulted in Mulligan’s name being said for her performance in She Said.

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