[Nfbc-info] Congratulations to Fred and Scott in Marrikesh

[David Andrews]

Well, I think that would be a bit premature as the thing hasn't even 
been ratified by any countries yet.

Further, it is hard to know what relationships, partnerships etc., 
will spring up because of it.


Dave

At 02:36 PM 6/26/2013, you wrote:
>Hello,
>Is there an article talking about the new treaty and how it will 
>influence our current system?
>Thank you,
>
>Brandon Keith Biggs
>-----Original Message----- From: Mary Willows
>Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:41 AM
>To: State Affiliate Leadership List ; 'NFB of California List'
>Subject: [Nfbc-info] Congratulations to Fred and Scott in Marrikesh
>
>Hello Blind Californians:
>
>Today, is truly a landmark day in America and throughout the world.  Dr.
>Fred Schroeder and Scott Lebarr have been in Marrikesh, Morroco fighting for
>our freedom to read any and all written materials.  You might remember that
>not too long ago I asked everyone to sign the petition supporting the
>treaty.  The treaty would set forth an agreement throughout the world that
>blind people everywhere would have access to more books through electronic
>format.  Today, the text of the treaty was signed.
>
>
>
>Thank you Fred and Scott for making our voices be heard.
>
>
>
>See everyone for a fantastic celebration in Orlando.
>
>
>
>
>
>Please donate to Braille Enrichment for Learning & Literacy (BELL) by
>sending your tax deductible donation to:
>
>
>
>National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>
>3934 Kern Court
>
>Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
>
>
>Thank you!
>
>Mary Willows, President NFBC
>
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