[blindlaw] Request for Comments on the Topic of Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities

[Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS)]

Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments on the Topic of Facilitating
Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With
Disabilities; Notice of Public Meeting
http://www.copyright.gov/docs/sccr/

Background

The United States is a Member State of the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) and an active member of the Standing Committee on
Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). At recent meetings of the SCCR,
WIPO facilitated discussions on the topic of copyright limitations and
exceptions, including limitations and exceptions for "blind, visually
impaired and other reading-disabled persons." At its next meeting (May
25-29, 2009), the SCCR will continue to consider this topic and will
exchange information and experiences in order to deepen its collective
understanding of the issues. As part of the process, the SCCR is looking
to the copyright limitations and exceptions that are currently available
for the benefit of the blind, visually impaired and other
reading-disabled persons around the world, and has invited Member States
to provide supplementary information regarding their national laws and
experiences.

In order to allow interested persons to provide their views, the United
States Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark
Office have published a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on several
focused topics related to the provision of access to copyrighted works
for blind or other persons with disabilities. Additionally, a public
meeting will be held on May 18, 2009 to facilitate a live exchange of
views and information on this topic.

Federal Register Notice
(March 26, 2009)
Public Meeting Provisional Agenda and Procedures Request to Participate
Submit Comments

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