[NFBV-Richmond-Announce] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] The National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of Legislation Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty

Fri Mar 16 15:10:02 UTC 2018

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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 of 2018, 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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