In the ten years since the Marrakesh Treaty came into force, we have seen notable progress in how people with print disabilities access information. Readers can now discover, obtain and read accessible books more easily, with a wide selection of…
Marrakesh: The Next Ten Years
The Marrakesh Treaty has successfully created opportunities to access information in accessible formats and exchange these materials globally. The promise of the Treaty continues to grow day by day. However, these opportunities do not yet reach every reader, language group…
Marrakesh: From Book Famine to Global Treaty
In July of 2003 it was impossible to escape the news that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was about to hit the bookshelves. Record breaking preorders had been available for months, and many bookshops were planning to…
The Marrakesh Treaty in Action
Converting printed material to an accessible formats like braille or audio takes time, money, and expertise. The amount of resources required will vary depending on the type of content and the destination format, but it is rarely a simple process.…