Exception for disabled people (Article 48a of the Copyright and Related Rights Act)

For the benefit of persons with disabilities, including the blind, the visually impaired, persons with sensory or reading disabilities, or those with other physical impairments, it is permitted to adapt, reproduce, distribute, and communicate to the public previously published works. Such use must be directly related to the person’s disability, and the work must be adapted to meet their specific needs. The use of the works for persons with disabilities and others may not be used for any commercial purpose. The use of works under this exception is strictly non-commercial and may not be exploited for profit.

Example: A library converts a novel into an audiobook and adds Braille labeling on the cover so that it can be used by persons with visual impairments. Since this adaptation is intended exclusively for persons with disabilities and is not made for commercial purposes, it is permitted under this exception.