In a message dated 1/16/2004 5:00:02 PM Central Standard Time, pann1@xxxxxxxxx writes: But I think we're breaking the rule of what a "specialized format" is. A specialized format is braille, not text. For this reason, I think it's a no-no to back-translate a web braille book. "(3) 'specialized formats' means braille, audio, or digital text which is exclusively for use by blind or other persons with disabilities.". See http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/copyright.html for more information about the Chafee amendment that applies to U.S. copyright issues. Large print is not covered in this amendment. For Australian provisions see http://www.copyright.com.au/institutions_assisting_print.htm For Canadian provision see http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/c-42/37956.html For British provisions start with http://www.intellectual-property.gov.uk/std/faq/copyright/accessible.htm and follow some of the links on this page. Warren Warren
