What training providers need to know about copyright
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If necessary, a training provider licensed as an educational institution can reproduce 100% of a printed work in an alternative format.
Educational institutions can make copies in alternative formats for people with a print disability or people with an intellectual disability - if a copy is not available commercially in a suitable format within a reasonable time at an ordinary commercial price. (See Checking for existing resources)
For people with a print disability, literary or dramatic works can be copied. Sheet music is not included in the provisions for copying for people with a print disability – however, educational institutions can copy up to 10%.
According to the Copyright Act 1968, ‘a person with a print disability’ is:
a. A person without sight
b. A person whose sight is severely impaired
c. A person unable to hold or manipulate books or to focus or move his or her eyes; or
d. A person with a perceptual disability.
For people with an intellectual disability (the Act does not provide a definition), educational institutions can copy literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works, sound recordings and films, and radio broadcasts. They can also make translations and picture versions of literary and dramatic works.
The Act also allows copies to be made of television programs, even if they can be purchased, for the use of people with an intellectual disability. Educational institutions can have a licence with Screenrights ( http://www.screen.org/ ) to do this.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) - Copyright and Print Disability - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/education/copyfaq.htm
This list of questions reflects issues often raised regarding reproducing copyrighted materials in alternative formats.
This agency represents copyright holders in licensing issues. It has compiled a catalogue of master copies prepared by institutions for people with a disability (see Licensing section).
Australian Copyright Council
The council is a not-for-profit organisation which provides education and information on copyright issues.
More on what to consider
Considering the needs of students with a disability
Checking for existing resources
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