Making copies for people with disabilities
The right to make special copies for people with disabilities has been adapted to the new technological opportunities that exist today.
It is now possible for anyone to make digital copies of literary works, books, newspapers, etc. for use in synthetic speech or Braille displays. The right to make copies does not, however, apply to sound recordings - talking books. Only libraries or organisations with special permission from the Government are allowed to produce talking books freely.
Libraries and organisations may also be given permission to communicate copies of works through a network directly to people with disabilities. Also, libraries and organisations may be given permission to make copies of radio or TV broadcasts and copies of films for people who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
