Empowering Accessibility

Converting Books for Print Disabled Students in Government Law College Tiruchirappalli within the Framework of the Indian Copyright Act

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC), and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) have recognised the importance of providing barrier-free access to education for individuals with disabilities. Knowing the vitality of empowering accessibility, the Government Law College library in Tiruchirappalli addresses the issue of print disability students accessing information. The library has undertaken a pilot effort to convert Ten postgraduate printed law books into audio books by utilising the provisions of the Indian Copyright Act of 2012. The audiobooks were stored in the DSpace repository and shared with students. The objective of this study was to ensure that print-disabled students had access to the same resources as their others. The findings suggest that audiobooks have the potential to enrich print-disabled students’ confidence in their ability to learn and read, leading them to become motivated and involved in their studies.