Print Disabled

The Centre for Equitable Library Access collection includes books in English and French for all ages and interests, including books for preschoolers to adults; classics to bestsellers, biographies, cookbooks, self-help books. Formats include:

  • Bookshare (downloadable titles)
  • Books and magazines in audio, e-text and braille
  • Children’s picture books with braille added
  • Described videos
  • CNIB Daisy CD’s
  • Newspapers in e-Text

The National Network for Equitable Library Service is an online public library for people who require information in a format other than traditional print. Formats include:

  • Daisy
  • E-Text
  • MP3
  • PDF

Our Services and Special Loans

  • Assistance with accessing this materials on a mobile phone or tablet
  • Block loan of Daisy titles at both branches
  • Process special Daisy CD orders
  • Sansa Clip+ pre-loaded with requested titles
  • USB keys pre-loaded with requested titles
  • Victor Readers (for Daisy CDs)

Who Qualifies for these Services? Someone…

  • Who is blind or has low vision
  • With a learning disability that significantly interferes with reading
  • With a physical disability that significantly interferes with reading
  • With Autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, hearing loss

Please contact the main branch at 780-623-7467 if you have any questions regarding eligibility or wish to sign up for these services.

Accessibility Features of the iPad

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