Fondazione LIA – building accessibility into the book chain

An Italian project to bring ebooks to the visually impaired already has 10,000 titles from 65 publishers. We spoke to LIA’s Cristina Mussinelli about the initiative’s progress and plans.

ABC: Boosting access to books for the visually impaired

The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) aims to increase the number of books worldwide in accessible formats. Read all about it, and how publishers can get involved.

Publishers Welcome WIPO Marrakesh Treaty

The WIPO Marrakesh Treaty references many other WIPO treaties and principles that have long been established and are hereby strengthened.

IPA Supports WIPO Treaty Giving Equal Access to Visually Impaired Persons

From 18 to 28 June 2013, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will negotiate an international copyright treaty to improve access to books for persons who are blind or have other print disabilities.