“As many as 124 countries have changed their copyright laws permitting organisations that work with print disabled to make the conversions. But, India is yet to take any step. Print disabled persons cannot be kept away from the printed books and hence
the partnership will play a key role,” said Dr Taraporevala. To become a member of Bookshare, one needs to first register, provide a written proof of print disability, pay the fees and select books to download in a format to use with common Braille or synthetic voice reading devices.
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