The National Intellectual Property Center has announced that Georgia has officially become one of the Marrakesh Treaty countries. This decision was made by Parliament and aims to make printed materials more accessible to individuals with blindness or other visual impairments.
The treaty guarantees the production and distribution of formats such as braille, large print, and audiobooks, ensuring that printed materials are accessible to everyone. This move follows recommendations and guidelines from the World Intellectual Property Organisation.
With an estimated 8,224 people in Georgia living with some form of visual impairment as of 2022, the treaty’s goal is to improve the accessibility of printed materials for all individuals. Under the Marrakesh Treaty, designated institutions can now adapt their materials to meet the needs of those with visual impairments. Tbilisi State University and Tbilisi Public School No. 202 have been named as the first authorized entities to do so.
Georgia now joins 92 other treaty countries, allowing for the exchange of convenient formats for printed materials. This move marks a significant step towards promoting accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with visual impairments in Georgia.
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