[Faith-Talk] Copyright Privileges & Content Provided By Presenters

[ajzderad at midco.net]

Linda,
	Thanks so much.
	Did browse their website.  Will send them a preliminary note.
Thanks again,
Allen

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From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:08 PM
To: Allen via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Linda Mentink <lmentink7360 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Faith-Talk] Copyright Privileges & Content Provided By Presenters

Hi Allen,

You might contact David Gibbs, Jr., at ChristianLaw.org. I hope he can help you.

Blessings,

Linda


On Feb 12, 2026 11:07 AM, Allen via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>                This question/situation is not specifically with 
> regards to persons impacted by blindness, but it does impact 
> individuals impacted by disability; however, would appreciate any 
> recommendations.  Here is the
> situation:
>
>                The denomination of which I am a member, hosts 
> bi-annual national-wide youth/student gatherings.  This event is 
> planned for the upcoming Summer - 2026.  This event draws some 3,00 - 
> 4,000 middle and high school students from across the US.
>
>                As part of this gathering there are large group 
> teaching and worship services in an arena environment, and one has 
> referred to some of these gatherings/rallies as likened to a "rock 
> concert".  Since students with various disabilities are invited, and 
> likely to attend, a sensory room has been recommended for those desiring to take advantage of such.
>
>                In discussion of the arrangements for this sensory 
> room, a request has been made to the event planners to provide some 
> live input to this sensory room; so that,  students requiring this 
> space would still be able - in part -  be able to participate in the 
> programming by hearing and/or seeing, what is being provided to the 
> entire assembly.  This request is being denied by the planners, based 
> on the statement that the presenters do not wish to have their 
> presentation offered in this manner based on "copyright" privileges.
>
>                The desire is not to record, retransmit, or distribute 
> the content in any form; but rather, to make the programming available 
> concurrent with their peers in a manner suitable to those who 
> desire/require so.  Would like to understand if there is a means to 
> remedy this situation, other than, just by a suggestion.  The request 
> has been made; but, there has been no cooperation to change their 
> position, or to address the presenters with a compromise.
>
>                To date, all communications have been by email, which 
> allows for further discussions to be ignored.  Welcome any suggestions 
> as what further can be done, and in a manner to obtain a appropriate 
> and legally permissible outcome.  Do desire to do so in a manner as 
> not to brake down bridges; but make such events mor inclusive for all  students.
>
> Thanks for your consideration,
>
> Allen
>
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