The Uphill Battle for Visually Impaired Readers in South Africa
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Despite last year's ruling by the Constitutional Court, visually impaired individuals in South Africa are still facing challenges when it comes to accessing books in braille format. The Copyright Act previously prohibited the publication of braille books without the permission of the author or publisher. However, the Act was deemed unconstitutional and invalid. The Vice President of Blind SA, Christo de Klerk, acknowledges the significance of the […]
