The process involves the acquisition of adapted foreign publications and the start of the local production of the books.
Turkmen authorities intend to join the Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to facilitate access to print information for people with visual impairments. The topic was discussed in the frame of the negotiations between government officials and experts of the World Intellectual Property Organization on April 16, “Turkmenistan Today” reported.
The corresponding agreement implies the removal of several restrictions on copyright. That will allow citizens with disabilities, in particular with significant visual impairments, to get the opportunity to join the world literary community.
As a part of joining the Marrakesh Treaty, the Turkmen government will be able to purchase books by foreign authors produced in a specially adapted format and distribute them among the citizens. The process will be realized through a simplified procedure.
Within the agreement, it is planned to organize the production of adapted books by national authors for blind and other people with disabilities. It will be implemented by specially created state bodies.
It should be mentioned that the country's authorities provide wide support to disabled persons. So back in 1932, the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan was created. This organization unites about 3 thousand relevant citizens. The main goal of the association is the protection of the rights and interests of people with disabilities, their social rehabilitation, familiarization with labor, culture, sports, and the development of the social activity of this part of the population.
