19.12.2024 16:08:00
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The Majilis deputies ratified the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates access to published literary and artistic works for the blind and visually impaired or otherwise disabled.
This step will open up new opportunities for more than 85 thousand Kazakhstanis who have such vision problems.
The treaty, adopted in 2013 within the framework of the World Intellectual Property Organization, sets standards for the reproduction and distribution of books and other materials in special formats:
- audio books,
- electronic publications with the function of converting text to audio,
- works using Braille and large print.
According to the Minister of Justice Azamat Yeskarayev, the purpose of the treaty is to remove barriers and ensure equal access to knowledge and published works for all citizens, regardless of their physical abilities.
"The Treaty requires that contracting parties provide a standard set of limitations and exceptions to copyright so that published works can be reproduced, distributed and made publicly available in formats accessible to blind and visually impaired persons."
Today, there are specialized libraries and departments in Kazakhstan that have printers and displays that support Braille. However, their number remains limited.
The measures taken will improve access to printed works and stimulate the development of necessary technologies.
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This step will open up new opportunities for more than 85 thousand Kazakhstanis who have such vision problems.
The treaty, adopted in 2013 within the framework of the World Intellectual Property Organization, sets standards for the reproduction and distribution of books and other materials in special formats:
- audio books,
- electronic publications with the function of converting text to audio,
- works using Braille and large print.
According to the Minister of Justice Azamat Yeskarayev, the purpose of the treaty is to remove barriers and ensure equal access to knowledge and published works for all citizens, regardless of their physical abilities.
"The Treaty requires that contracting parties provide a standard set of limitations and exceptions to copyright so that published works can be reproduced, distributed and made publicly available in formats accessible to blind and visually impaired persons."
Today, there are specialized libraries and departments in Kazakhstan that have printers and displays that support Braille. However, their number remains limited.
The measures taken will improve access to printed works and stimulate the development of necessary technologies.
