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Upholding The Social Bargain: Bookshare and Copyright Compliance

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copyright law. The Section 121 copyright exception (often known as the Chafee Amendment after the Senator who introduced it in 1996) makes it possible for Benetech to scan just about any book and make it available to this community. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law.

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Solutions Day 2023—It’s Happening!

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Adele is a seasoned PR professional who, in addition to a myriad of other promotional endeavors, has been spokesperson for Fortune 100 companies such as Dupont, Lockheed Martin, and Verizon. Also on her agenda is how copyright law and fair use apply to AI. Our members’ professional environment is evolving so rapidly.

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

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Last Friday I spent almost two and a half hours in a wide-ranging conversation with Maria Pallante of the Copyright Office (and two other folks whose full names I didn't write down). copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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One of the biggest is whether AI-generated content is protected by copyright law. According to the most recent Community Brands Association Trends Study, 84 percent of association professionals see building trust with members as a top priority. The use of AI in IP also raises additional questions. Sponsored by WorkerBee.TV

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Access resources!

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Increasing Accessible Publishing Globally

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The third movement is the effort to make copyright exceptions a global norm , thus enabling easy import and export of accessible materials. thanks to our domestic copyright exception. Unfortunately, we can’t export these books, as other countries have copyright laws that we wouldn’t violate.

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In-Kind Donations 101: A Guide for Nonprofits

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It can also include intangible property, such as copyrights and patents. Any expertise needs you may have can be appealed for on a case-by-case basis, or you can find professionals to create relationships with for more long-term needs. But if you’re hosting an event, you can choose which services to ask for contributions for.