1 Sec. 17. Instructional Materials. - Publishers shall grant the DepEd the authority 2 to transcribe adopted instructional materials Into accessible format which include, but not 3 limited to, Braille, large-print format> electronic, non-print, or multi-media format for 4 learners who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled, without penalty or 5 payment of royalty as provided in R.A. No. 8293, otherwise known as the "Intellectual 6 Property Code of the Philippines", as amended. The publishers of a newly adopted 7 instructional material shall provide the digital copy In accessible format of such materials 8 for the purpose of producing their accessible versions for learners with disabilities. 9 The accessible versions shall be produced by the DepEd or by non-profit accessible 10 book producers which shall Indicate the copyright owner and the date of the original 11 publication, and shall be copied and distributed without cost to either the learners with 12 disabilities or their teachers-in-charge for Instructional purposes. Production of 13 instructional materials for learners with disabilities shall be in compliance with the 14 "Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, 15 Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled", international and local laws, as well as 16 rules and regulations issued by the appropriate government agencies. 17 18 Sec. 18. Family Members, Guardians, and Caregivers' Education. - Formal 19 trainings, orientations, and counseling programs for parents, other family members, 20 guardians, and caregivers of learners with disabilities shall be developed and Initiated by 21 the DepEd, and implemented in coordination with the LGUs, DSWD, ECCD Council, and 22 the private sector. These programs shall equip and provide them with awareness and 23 understanding of inclusive education such as the rights, privileges, benefits, and diverse 24 needs of learners with disabilities. These shall likewise set their essential roles as partners 25 In educating learners with disabilities, so as to maximize their knowledge and skills to 26 fully participate in developing the potentials of learners with disabilities. Parents, 27 guardians, or other family members should also be apprised of procedural safeguards 28 and processes to resolve disputes and complaints to protect the educational rights of 29 learners with disabilities. 30 31 Sec. 19. Incentives for Private Sector Participation. - Partnership between the 32 government and the private sector catering to the diverse needs of learners with 16