The United States House of Representatives has passed the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559), which makes modest changes to copyright law that will bring the United States into compliance with the terms of the Marrakesh Treaty. The Senate gave its advice and consent to ratification of the treaty and passed the implementing legislation on June 28. "For almost a decade now, the … [Read more...] about US House Passes Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
Indiana State Museum Launches App for Visually Impaired
Two years ago, staff at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites set out to do something few museums had done before: find a way to make a museum accessible and welcoming to people who are visually impaired or blind. But, when a visit to most museums includes seeing objects, reading information and navigating indoors and out, how can that be done? The answer was found in technology. … [Read more...] about Indiana State Museum Launches App for Visually Impaired
Access Technology Affordability Act
The Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 1734) has 84 cosponsors in the House and 12 in the Senate. You do not need to contact the 3 Indiana house cosponsors who are all ready on board: Rep. Susan Brooks, [Republican district 5] Rep. Luke Messer, [Republican district 6] Rep. Peter Visclosky, [Democrat District 1] Call your member of Congress via the Capitol Switchboard and ask for the … [Read more...] about Access Technology Affordability Act
