Teaching and research support
Access by or for persons with a disability
Access provisions in the Copyright Act for persons with a disability have been simplified and extended to provide more equitable access to copyright material:
- fair dealing for the purpose of access by persons with a disability (S113E), and
- use of copyright material by organisations assisting persons with a disability (S113F).
The key implications are:
- There is more scope for both copying and format conversion of material if the material is for the purpose of providing an accessible version to a person with a disability, and the dealing is ‘fair'.
- It may now be possible to circumvent Technological Protection Measures (TPMs) if you are relying on disability copying exceptions. This means you may be able to make copies of DVDs, eBooks, etc., that were previously protected by a technological barrier.
For more information about these access provisions, please contact the Copyright Advisor
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.