Improving Access to Books for the Visually Impaired

On November 15, 2024, the Haitian Society for Aid to the Blind (SHAA), in collaboration with Communication Plus, organized an exchange meeting with publishing houses in Haiti centered around the Marrakesh Treaty. Held at the PyePoudre Cultural Center, this initiative aims to improve access to books and printed works for blind and visually impaired individuals, in a context where the inclusion of people with disabilities remains a significant challenge in Haiti.

Esther Kimberly Bazile
Par Esther Kimberly Bazile
15 Nov 2024 | Lecture : 4 min.

On November 15, 2024, the Haitian Society for Aid to the Blind (SHAA), in partnership with Communication Plus, brought together key players in Haiti's publishing world for an exchange meeting. The aim of the gathering was to raise awareness and encourage publishers to make printed works accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals. Although publishers such as Communication Plus and Gouttelet were present at the event, no formal collaboration with SHAA has been established yet. However, the meeting opened the door for future disc

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