[blindlaw] Exciting News

[Donald Winiecki]

Fabulous news!  The NFB has again shown its critical place as an
organization that points the way for, and facilitates, progress.

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_don

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On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Scott C. Labarre via BlindLaw <
blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>
>
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> The National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of
> Legislation Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty
>
>
> Treaty will Expand Availability of Accessible Books for Blind and Print
> Disabled Americans
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> Washington, DC (March 15, 2018): Senator Charles E. "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA)
> and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Bob Corker (R-TN), and Bob Menendez
> (D-NJ) have introduced the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S. 2559.
>
>
>
> "The National Federation of the Blind was a principal leader in the
> development and negotiation of the Marrakesh Treaty," said Mark A.
> Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "By allowing
> the worldwide production and exchange of accessible books, the treaty will
> dramatically increase the availability of knowledge to blind people
> everywhere. We urge both houses of Congress to swiftly pass this
> legislation, and in doing so, unlock the doors to expanded literacy for
> millions of blind Americans."
>
>
>
> The legislation will make modifications to United States copyright law to
> ensure that it fully complies with the terms of the treaty. These
> modifications are supported by publishing, library, and disability
> organizations.
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> ###
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is
> the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
> in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the
> fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of
> blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families
> with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We
> believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to
> transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and
> initiatives at  <http://www.nfb.org> www.nfb.org.
>
>
>
> CONTACT:
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> Chris Danielsen
>
> Director of Public Relations
>
> National Federation of the Blind
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> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
>
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
>  <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org> cdanielsen at nfb.org
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