The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) have jointly released a new resource, Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats.
The guide provides a practical overview of laws governing access to copyrighted materials for people with perceptual disabilities in Canada. It provides a checklist of requirements, best practices, and practical advice for alternate format producers, libraries, archives, museums, educational institutions, and other organizations that create or distribute accessible works. It also serves as a reference for rightsholders seeking to understand how legislation applies in this context.
The guide provides a checklist of requirements, a glossary of key terms, and recommendations for reducing barriers to access. By encouraging shared understanding between producers and rightsholders, the guide aims to support equitable access to information and culture for Canadians with print disabilities.
This marks the first joint publication in EPUB format from CARL and CFLA, a step intended to broaden accessibility for a wider audience.
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