[Nfbc-info] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] The National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of Legislation Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty

[Shannon Dillon]

Please see the message from Chris Danielsen below.

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From: "Danielsen, Chris via NFBNet-Members-List"
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:08:23 +0000
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] The National Federation of the Blind
Applauds the Introduction of Legislation Implementing the Marrakesh
Treaty
To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

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
www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>

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