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

[National Federation of the Blind]

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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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 
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