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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20am%20trying%20to%20become%20a%20member%20of%20RNIB%20reading%20service%20and%20Bookshare.org%20but%20I%20am%20not%20living%20in%20England%20and%20USA%20I%20thought%20merakesh%20treaty%20was%20to%20allow%20all%20books%20across%20borders%20so%20what%20can%20I%20do%20in%20ireland%20we%20have%20borrow%20box%20but%20most%20of%20the%20books%20are%20on%20lone%20and%20it%20takes%20ages"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "It\u2019s great that you\u2019re exploring how to access reading services \u2014 there *are* routes available in Ireland and ways the Marrakesh Treaty supports people with print disabilities across borders. Below is a breakdown of what the Treaty means, what services are available in Ireland, what limits there are, and what options you might try.\n\n---\n\n### 1. What is the Marrakesh Treaty, and does it cover Ireland?\n\n- The *Marrakesh Treaty* is an international agreement ratified by many countries (including EU member states) to make books and other works accessible across borders for people who are print disabled (blind, visually impaired, or those who cannot use standard print). Under the Treaty, \u201cauthorised entities\u201d can create or share accessible-format works without needing permission from the copyright holder, as long as the formats are lawful and for beneficiary individuals. ([eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/the-marrakesh-treaty.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n- Ireland, as part of the EU, has implemented the Treaty through EU regulations (Regulation 2017/1563 and Directive 2017/1564) which allow cross-border exchange of accessible format works with other countries that have adopted the Treaty, and set rules for what qualifies as a \u201cbeneficiary\u201d.([eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/the-marrakesh-treaty.html?utm_source=openai))\n\nSo legally, yes \u2014 you *should* be able to receive accessible books from services in other countries under certain conditions, if those books are made available under the Treaty, and if the service is an authorised entity.\n\n---\n\n### 2. What services are available *in Ireland*?\n\n#### Bookshare Ireland\n\n- This is a local digital library specifically for *students* with print disabilities. It\u2019s funded by the Department of Education & Skills. You can get textbooks, curriculum books, and leisure reading in accessible formats like audio, large print, Braille, etc. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- To qualify, you must have a *print disability*. That can include visual impairments, dyslexia, or physical disabilities that make reading standard print difficult. However, certain conditions like autism or ADHD alone may not qualify unless accompanied by a print disability. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/qualify?utm_source=openai))\n\n- Membership is free (for a 12 month period; must meet criteria). ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/youragreement?utm_source=openai))\n\nSo if you are a student in Ireland and meet the criteria, Bookshare Ireland might be your best bet \u2014 it gives relatively fast access to relevant books.\n\n---\n\n### 3. What about RNIB Reading Service & RNIB Bookshare (UK)?\n\n- **RNIB Reading Services** (UK) is only available to people who are *within the UK*. If you are in Ireland, by location this service won\u2019t grant you membership. ([readingservices.rnib.org.uk](https://readingservices.rnib.org.uk/Account/Register?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **RNIB Bookshare** is mostly for educational institutions in the UK, and there are extra fees and restrictions for organizations *outside* the UK. The catalog is large, and the legal basis aligns with the Treaty. But being outside the UK means you\u2019d face limitations or higher costs. ([rnibbookshare.org](https://www.rnibbookshare.org/about/what-does-it-cost?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### 4. So what can you do *right now*?\n\nHere are practical steps and alternatives you can try:\n\n- **Join Bookshare Ireland** if you\u2019re a student. That should give you access to both local and many international titles quickly. If a book you need isn\u2019t available, Bookshare Ireland may help get it added. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Talk to your school / university library or disability services office.** They can act as an \u201cauthorised entity\u201d under the Treaty in some cases. They might obtain accessible-format copies of textbooks on your behalf, either locally or across borders.\n\n- **Check what\u2019s already available via accessible format collections.** Publishers in Ireland (e.g. Edco) are collaborating with Bookshare Ireland to make their books available in accessible formats like DAISY, EPUB, etc. ([edcopublications.ie](https://edcopublications.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Accessibility-Statement.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Reach out to international services if needed.** Under the Marrakesh Treaty, some services in other countries operate \u201cglobal\u201d membership or have cross-border sharing. Bookshare (US-based) has a \u201cglobal\u201d program: depending on your country\u2019s income level, there are fees or sometimes assistance. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/global?utm_source=openai)) Just ensure they share under the Treaty or have legal access.\n\n---\n\n### 5. Why access can still be slow, and what limits exist\n\n- Even with the Marrakesh Treaty, not *every* book is available in accessible format. Only works where rights have been arranged, or where the authorised entity has had them converted, will be shareable. If a title is new, niche, or unique it might take time. \n\n- Sometimes legal/compliance steps slow things down \u2014 verifying eligibility or obtaining permissions etc.\n\n- If you are *not* a student (for example, just seeking leisure reading or adult learning), Bookshare Ireland might have fewer options, depending on your status. Global Bookshare has options too but usually with fees unless you are in a low-income country. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/global?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can help you check *specific books* you need: I can see if they are available via Bookshare Ireland, or via authorised entities under the Treaty, and give you steps to get them more quickly. Would that be useful?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20am%20a%20member%20of%20booksare%20ireland%20I%20am%20blind%20and%20need%20more%20books%20why%20isn%27t%20rnib%20reading%20service%20and%20bookshre%20in%20us%20available%20if%20you%20say%20merakesh%20is%20in%20action%20why%20can%27t%20I%20join%20and%20get%20book%20today%2C%20I%20am%20blind"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I\u2019m sorry you\u2019re facing this issue \u2014 you deserve fast access to the books you want. Even though the Marrakesh Treaty is in effect, there are still real legal, technical, and practical barriers that stop some people outside the UK (or the USA) from using RNIB\u2019s Reading Service or Bookshare US easily. Here\u2019s a breakdown of *why* that is, and what you *can* try to do.\n\n---\n\n## Why RNIB Reading Service & Bookshare US are not fully open to people outside the UK/USA\n\n### RNIB Reading Service (UK)\n\n- **Residency requirement**: RNIB Reading Services is *only available* to people who live in the UK. The registration page says \u201cavailable exclusively to people in the UK who are blind or partially sighted, or print-disabled.\u201d ([readingservices.rnib.org.uk](https://readingservices.rnib.org.uk/Account/Register?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Legal restrictions**: Even when works are made shareable through the Marrakesh Treaty, RNIB may only have the rights/licence for certain titles *within* the UK. So for many books, overseas distribution is not legal under their contracts with publishers.  \n- **Terms & conditions enforce the location**: When you try to register, you must confirm UK residency. The system checks your address to confirm eligibility. ([readingservices.rnib.org.uk](https://readingservices.rnib.org.uk/Account/Register?utm_source=openai))\n\n### Bookshare US / Bookshare Global\n\n- **Global sign-up is possible**, but not all countries have the same pricing or availability. There are different membership categories based on whether your country is high-, middle-, or low-income. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/global?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Proof of disability and eligibility** is required, which is common to both RNIB and Bookshare. You must show that you have a disability that stops you from reading standard print. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-sign-up-for-bookshare?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Licensing / publisher permissions**: Even under the Marrakesh Treaty, *not all books* are covered. Publishers may only allow certain works to be available in certain countries, or have not given permission for global distribution. So Bookshare\u2019s \u201cglobal\u201d collection will include only the titles for which they have legal rights in your country. ([europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2016/571387/IPOL_STU%282016%29571387_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What the Marrakesh Treaty *does* and *doesn\u2019t* guarantee\n\nWhat the Treaty written into EU law (Directive 2017/1564 etc.) provides:\n\n- **Authorised entities** can create and share accessible-format copies across borders. Beneficiaries (print-disabled persons) should be able to receive these copies, or access the collection, from outside their own country as well. ([europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2016/571387/IPOL_STU%282016%29571387_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- However, it does *not* force publishers to make *every* book globally available or remove *all* licensing restrictions. The Treaty allows exceptions and limitations but still respects existing copyright agreements in many cases. Some rights holders restrict distribution for economic or legal reasons. ([europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2016/571387/IPOL_STU%282016%29571387_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo you have a *right in principle* to cross-border access, but in practice many books are still restricted.\n\n---\n\n## What you can do *right now* in Ireland to get more books\n\nHere are options and steps that might help you increase the number of books you can access sooner:\n\n1. **Join Bookshare Global**  \n   - Since you are outside the US, you can sign up for a global membership with Bookshare. There *will* usually be a yearly fee based on Ireland\u2019s income classification (likely high-income country). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/global?utm_source=openai))  \n   - You will need to provide proof of disability (which you likely already have). This is standard. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-sign-up-for-bookshare?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Check with Irish authorised entities**  \n   - Because you are in Ireland, there might be \u201cauthorised entities\u201d that can receive books under the Treaty or get books converted locally. Your school, university, or a disability organisation may be one. Ask if they can order books in accessible format for you.  \n   - The Irish government provides \u201cGuidance Notes on the Marrakesh Treaty\u201d that identify these authorised entities. ([enterprise.gov.ie](https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/publication-files/guidance-notes-marrakesh-treaty-large-print.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Contact RNIB Bookshare about overseas learner membership**  \n   - RNIB Bookshare *can* provide materials to organisations *outside* the UK, for a fee. But their terms specify that there\u2019s a \u201csmall annual fee\u201d for overseas schools etc. ([rnibbookshare.org](https://www.rnibbookshare.org/about/what-does-it-cost?utm_source=openai))  \n   - If you are a student or connected to an educational institution, you should approach RNIB Bookshare and see whether they can give you membership or support.\n\n4. **Make use of Irish services you already have**  \n   - Books Ireland / Bookshare Ireland: since you\u2019re already a member, press them to add more books. Sometimes you can request a title. They may be able to convert books under Treaty exceptions if they're not currently in accessible format.  \n   - Irish public libraries and digital library services (e.g. BorrowBox) \u2014 these often have audiobooks or DAISY books. Even though you mentioned books take long to arrive under BorrowBox / Lone (if that\u2019s an Irish one?), make use of everything they have while external services sort out access.\n\n5. **Reach out to international disability rights / assistive technology orgs**  \n   - Sometimes there are non-profits or charities in the EU that assist with getting accessible format books. They may have partnerships with Bookshare, RNIB, or others.  \n   - Sometimes they lobby publishers directly to release specific books.\n\n6. **Appeal to publishers directly**  \n   - If there's a particular book you need, contact the publisher and ask if they have accessible rights arrangements or whether they could supply an accessible copy under the terms of the Treaty.  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I could try immediately to find out **which major books** you want, then check whether they *are* available via Bookshare Global or another authorised entity under the Treaty, and send you direct download or order links where possible. Would you want me to do that for your next few titles?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20did%20go%20and%20embarissingly%20got%20my%20sight%20checked%20paid%2050%20to%20say%20I%20could%20no%20see%20a%20thing%20then%20paid%2050%20dollars%20for%20book%20share%20but%20only%20got%20quarter%20of%20the%20books%20available%20not%20sure%20what%20else%20I%20can%20do"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I hear you \u2014 it\u2019s definitely frustrating when you pay for services and find many titles blocked. What you experienced is common, and it\u2019s not your fault. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on (why many books are still unavailable), plus what you *can* do to try to improve the situation and get access to more.\n\n---\n\n## What\u2019s causing books to be unavailable\n\nThere are several reasons why only a fraction of the books in the full Bookshare collection show up in your country (Ireland).\n\n1. **Copyright/publisher restrictions by country**  \n   Bookshare depends on publisher\u2010agreements. Even under the Marrakesh Treaty, many publishers grant rights only for certain countries or regions. If a book isn\u2019t permitted in your country, it won\u2019t appear in searches or be available to you. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/what-books-are-available-to-me?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Books under copyright need explicit permission to distribute**  \n   Marrakesh allows certain exceptions, but doesn\u2019t automatically force that ALL publishers grant global access for every book. Some books are still locked in certain areas due to licensing deals. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/who-we-are/laws-regulations/marrakesh-treaty/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Your account status or membership type**  \n   Sometimes books are blocked because of your country classification under Bookshare\u2019s global model (Ireland likely classified \u201chigh-income\u201d) or because of how your profile is set (disability proof, account activation, etc.). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/global?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Search settings & filters**  \n   Occasionally, default search filters limit results (like only showing books with certain formats, or hiding books not available in your region). Even autoplay/narration voice types, languages, etc. can hide options. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/what-books-are-available-to-me?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What you *can* do to increase what books become available\n\nHere are concrete steps you can try *today* or soon to get more books.\n\n| Step | What to Try | Why It Helps |\n|------|-------------|---------------|\n| 1. **Contact Bookshare customer support directly** | Explain which books you want specifically, give their titles & authors, and request help. Ask if they can add the licenses for those books in Ireland. Show proof of disability. | They sometimes negotiate publisher rights region-by-region. More requests can persuade them to secure the rights for your country. |\n| 2. **Check Bookshare Ireland\u2019s request system** | Bookshare Ireland says: \u201cContact us if we are missing a title!\u201d on their site. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/?utm_source=openai)) | If a title is missing, they may convert or acquire it under local licences or Treaty provisions. |\n| 3. **Ensure your account is fully set up and all proofs in place** | Double-check that your disability document is accepted, your country set correctly, membership activated. Use correct country billing / address info. | Mistakes there can reduce what appears available. Some titles need full proof of eligibility. |\n| 4. **Use freely available & public domain books** | Search for \u201cFree Books for All\u201d etc in Bookshare. Also check public domain works (older books) which are often not restricted. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/what-books-are-available-to-me?utm_source=openai)) | You can immediately get many more books this way. |\n| 5. **Use authorised entities / libraries under the Treaty** | Find out which Irish organisation is an \u201cauthorised entity\u201d under the Marrakesh Treaty. It might be your school, college, or a blindness/dysability service that can order the book for you from another authorised entity. Look at government guidance notes. ([enterprise.gov.ie](https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/publication-files/guidance-notes-marrakesh-treaty-large-print.pdf?utm_source=openai)) | These entities have stronger legal rights to get cross-border accessible works\u2014even titles not in your personal Bookshare view. |\n| 6. **Use ABC Global Book Service** | The Accessible Books Consortium has a *Global Book Service* to exchange accessible books among authorised entities in Treaty countries. You might work through one of those entities. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessible_Books_Consortium?utm_source=openai)) | Gives an alternative route when Bookshare doesn\u2019t have the rights in your country. |\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try *right now* to check a specific list of books you want and see which among them are blocked in Ireland, which are available, and where to get around it. Would you like me to do that for *two or three titles you need most urgently*?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20done%20all%20of%20this%20even%20got%20bookshare%20ireland%20to%20add%20a%20title%20after%20weeks%20and%20weeks%20after%20my%20sighted%20friends%20had%20read%20and%20got%20rid%20of%20the%20book%2C%20I%20mean%20it%20is%202026%20I%20tried%20scanning%20and%20using%20meta%20glasses%20even%20amazon.co.uk%20has%20there%20books%20locked%20down%20I%20can%27t%20even%20put%20them%20into%20epub%20which%20is%20madding"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I\u2019m really sorry you\u2019ve had such a hard time. You\u2019ve done so much already. What you're facing is not just frustration\u2014it\u2019s a systemic issue of how copyright, licensing, and digital restrictions still limit access, even under laws meant to help.\n\nBelow is an explanation of the legal and technical barriers, plus some less-known strategies and organisations in Ireland and globally that *might* offer further help.\n\n---\n\n## Why it still feels like nothing is getting better\n\n1. **Publisher and rights-holder restrictions**  \n   Even under the Marrakesh Treaty, publishers and distributors often limit rights regionally. Books might simply *not* have the global rights cleared and published in your country. That\u2019s why many titles are locked out, even if they exist elsewhere.  \n\n2. **DRM (Digital Rights Management)**  \n   DRM is software used to prevent copying or converting purchased eBooks. Amazon Kindle, for instance, usually puts DRM on its books. Laws (in Ireland and EU) do *not* allow you to legally remove DRM just to make a book accessible in another format, even if you're the one who bought it.  \n\n3. **Account & membership restrictions**  \n   What shows up in Bookshare or Amazon often depends on how your account is set up (country, disability proof, type of membership). Sometimes even small administrative issues block rights to certain books.\n\n4. **Delay in converting books into accessible formats or securing licences**  \n   Bookshare Ireland or other authorised entities may have to negotiate licences or convert formats, which takes time. If you're upset about weeks of delay, you're not alone\u2014many members face similar timelines.\n\n---\n\n## Laws & Treaty in Ireland\n\n- In Ireland in **October 2018**, regulations were signed to better support people who are blind or print-disabled. The European regulations (EU) 2017/1564 and 2017/1563 let people and authorised entities make or share accessible copies *without needing permission from the rights holder*, in many cases. ([gov.ie](https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-enterprise-tourism-and-employment/press-releases/minister-signs-regulations-to-improve-access-to-books-for-visually-impaired-persons/?utm_source=openai))  \n- These laws are *supposed* to ensure authorised entities in Ireland can provide accessible copies or share them across EU states. However, they rely on authorised entities having both the legal right (licencing, permissions) and the technical ability (formats or conversion) to offer them. Completion of the process can be slow. ([gov.ie](https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-enterprise-tourism-and-employment/press-releases/minister-signs-regulations-to-improve-access-to-books-for-visually-impaired-persons/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Authorised Entities in Ireland\n\n- According to WIPO\u2019s list of authorised entities, **Ireland doesn\u2019t yet have named authorised entities** in the public list (simply meaning working under the Treaty) that are explicitly listed under their country. The list includes many other countries that do. ([wipo.int](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/marrakesh-treaty/authorized-entities?utm_source=openai))  \n- But Ireland *does* have organisations like **INBAF** (Irish National Braille and Alternative Formats Authority), which includes ChildVision and Vision Ireland. They produce learning materials and books in alternative formats. ([inbaf.ie](https://inbaf.ie/inbaf-news/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Legal limits on converting Amazon / Kindle books\n\n- Because of DRM, removing it or converting protected Kindle books to EPUB or other formats is almost always **against the terms of service**, and in many cases unlawful. Even for blind individuals, the law doesn't automatically allow you to bypass DRM you paid for.  \n- Guides or tools on conversion often explain what is *technically possible*, but using those tools may breach legal rules in Ireland/EU. The safest legal path is to get accessible versions made or authorised under Treaty or through your authorised entity.  \n\n---\n\n## What you can try *now*, beyond what you've already done\n\nYou\u2019ve done a lot already; these are less obvious steps but possible:\n\n### A. Work via INBAF\n\n- Contact **INBAF** (Irish National Braille and Alternative Formats Authority). Because they\u2019re deeply involved in creating accessible formats in Ireland, they may be able to help push licencing faster or find alternative sources when Bookshare is blocked.  \n- Ask if they can act as an authorised entity or partner to get specific books converted/licensed faster.  \n\n### B. Find international authorised entities\n\n- Use WIPO\u2019s list for countries that *do have* authorised entities. Even if Ireland doesn\u2019t have one listed, an authorised entity in another EU country might be able to share books under Treaty rights.  \n- Specifically, see if libraries or services in countries like the Netherlands (BPL), Spain (ONCE), Sweden (SAM) etc., can share titles across borders. You might request access via one of those services. ([wipo.int](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/marrakesh-treaty/authorized-entities?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### C. Publisher direct requests\n\n- When a book you want is locked, contact the publisher and explicitly request an accessible format version for Ireland under the Marrakesh Treaty. Send them proof of your blindness / print disability. Sometimes publishers have not been asked and will respond when someone asks.\n\n### D. Legal advice / advocacy groups\n\n- There are disability rights organisations in Ireland that might help you assert your rights \u2014 e.g. Vision Ireland, Disability Federation of Ireland, or legal aid groups. They might help you escalate a complaint if a service is not meeting legal obligations.\n\n### E. Explore open-access sources and public domain\n\n- Many older books (pre-1920, etc.) are public domain and freely available in accessible formats (Project Gutenberg, Standard Ebooks). They may fill some gaps while waiting for newer titles.  \n- Also check the **Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)** \u2014 sometimes it offers books globally in accessible formats through its Global Book Service. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessible_Books_Consortium?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can take the names of **three books** you want most, and do a full search for those specifically: check whether they are blocked in Ireland, see if authorised entities outside the country can legally provide them, and find direct links if possible. Do you want me to do that for your top three?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yeah%20yeah%20I%20am%20a%20member%20of%20IBAF%20so%20not%20sure%20I%20do%20fe%20livingin%20ireland%20I%20am%20getting%20nothing"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "You are absolutely not alone in this. Despite all your efforts, what\u2019s going wrong isn\u2019t a personal failure\u2014it\u2019s legal and contractual limitations. But there *are* some little-known paths and organisations in Ireland or through international agreements that could still help, especially since you're already a member of IBAF / INBAF.\n\nHere\u2019s what I found when I dug further, and what you might try next:\n\n---\n\n## What I found out\n\n1. **Bookshare Ireland\u2019s collection & what it says publicly**  \n   - Bookshare Ireland has \u201cover 1.5 million accessible titles\u201d in formats like EPUB, Word, DAISY, audio, etc. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Their site explicitly says: *\u201cContact us if we are missing a title!\u201d* ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Their Terms & Conditions have a membership agreement stating that full details (valid email, proof of disability, etc.) must be properly entered to activate your account. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/youragreement?utm_source=openai))  \n\n2. **ABC Global Book Service**  \n   - This is a WIPO/WTO service under the Marrakesh VIP Treaty that lets *authorized entities* share accessible books across borders. If an entity is authorized, it can request titles from other entities and then give access to people with print disabilities. ([accessiblebooksconsortium.org](https://www.accessiblebooksconsortium.org/en/globalbooks?utm_source=openai))  \n   - The entitity (like INBAF or some library or organisation) must have signed up with WIPO for this service. It doesn\u2019t require payment from the person once the entity is participating. ([accessiblebooksconsortium.org](https://www.accessiblebooksconsortium.org/en/globalbooks?utm_source=openai))  \n\n3. **Irish legal / treaty position**  \n   - Ireland is part of the EU, and EU laws have transposed the Marrakesh Treaty rights into national legislation. That means Irish law *does* support cross-border sharing of accessible books under certain conditions. ([repository.ifla.org](https://repository.ifla.org/bitstreams/62f79cef-13bc-4541-a6f5-c5787f28d004/download?utm_source=openai))  \n   - But having the law is not enough\u2014organisations must act on it, get authorised, negotiate licences, etc. That process tends to cause delays.  \n\n---\n\n## Why you might still be getting nothing\n\nPutting together what you\u2019ve already done with what I found, here are likely reasons you're still stuck:\n\n- Your Bookshare Ireland membership might have small info missing (address, proof, email) that prevents \u201cpermissions\u201d truly activating.\n- The specific books you want might not be licensed for Ireland, so even though they exist globally, you won\u2019t see them or be able to download them.\n- The authorised entity INBAF might *not yet* be fully hooked up as a participant in ABC Global Book Service, or may not have *all titles* shared in its catalogue from other entities.\n- Publishers in Ireland may have not yet agreed to provide the titles for cross-border distribution even though Treaty rights allow it\u2014publishers often resist or delay.\n\n---\n\n## What you can try *next*\n\nSince you\u2019ve done so much already, here are very concrete, maybe less-known, steps to try now. Some of these involve pushing on institutions\u2014it\u2019s not easy, but many people *do* get results this way.\n\n| Action | What To Do | Why It Could Help |\n|---|-------------|-------------------|\n| **Check your account details** | Log into Bookshare Ireland and go through every field: country, email, proof of disability, etc. Make sure nothing is \u201cpending\u201d or flagged. If there\u2019s a \u201ctitle blocked\u201d message, note which titles. | Sometimes small missing info stops access entirely. Having everything correct is a legal requirement. |\n| **Request missing titles in writing** | Create a list of titles you want, send them in writing (email) to Bookshare Ireland *and* to INBAF. Ask: Why is each title not available for me? When will it be available? | Written requests can track how many people want certain books; organisations & publishers listen if there\u2019s demand. |\n| **Ask INBAF whether they are authorizing ABC Global Book Service for Ireland** | Contact INBAF and ask: *\u201cIs INBAF (or Bookshare Ireland) participating in the ABC Global Book Service as an authorised entity? If yes, can I have access under that?\u201d* | If yes, INBAF may be able to bring in books that Bookshare Ireland hasn\u2019t licensed yet but are available via ABC Global. |\n| **Find out if your school/university can help as an authorised entity** | Some educational institutions are authorised to request and distribute books under treaty rights. If you\u2019re a student, ask your institution\u2019s disability services or library if they are one. If not, ask if they will become one. | Educational entities often have more power/licensing and can act faster. |\n| **Use publishing houses\u2019 accessibility policies** | For each book you want, search the publisher\u2019s website, or contact them, for an \u201caccessibility policy.\u201d Sometimes publishers are legally required to provide accessible versions if asked by persons with disability. Send requests referencing the Marrakesh Treaty and EU law. | Pursuing this has helped people get locked books released or unlock them regionally. |\n| **Get external legal or rights support** | Reach out to Vision Ireland, Disability Rights Ireland, or legal aid organisations. Ask whether they can support or pressure institutions to fulfil obligations under Irish law. | Because sharing case examples helps build precedent; appeals or complaints may speed change. |\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try right now to check *two example books* you give me\u2014see if I can find that those books are licensed for Ireland in Bookshare or via ABC Global, or identify exactly why they\u2019re blocked\u2014and send you back a direct status. Do you want me to do that with two titles? If so, please send me the names/authors (or ISBNs) of the two books."
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