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

[Linda Mentink]

You're welcome. I hope they can help you. I had to wait until I heard a spot about them on the radio because I couldn't remember the name.


On Feb 13, 2026 4:08 PM, Allen via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Linda,
> Thanks so much.
> Did browse their website.  Will send them a preliminary note.
> Thanks again,
> Allen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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