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Centre for Equitable Library Access

Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities

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Featured titles

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Quiet in her bones

By Nalini Singh

Suspense and thrillers

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How to avoid a climate disaster

By Bill Gates

Business and economics

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The four winds

By Kristin Hannah

Historical fiction

Federal Funding Advocacy

CELA is currently advocating with the federal government for long-term sustained funding for accessible book production.  Thanks to all who have supported this campaign!

  • Recordings and transcripts are now available from our information sessions in March.
  • New letter templates for MPs which reflect the current call for longer term funding are also now available. 

Visit our Advocacy page for more information.

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Using CELA

We have information and help with CELA for:

  • First time users
  • Educators
  • Other professionals
  • Designates
  • What is a print disability?
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How to read books from CELA

  • How to use the Dolphin EasyReader app
  • Accessible formats
  • Compatible devices
  • Tutorials on downloading and reading CELA books
  • Introduction to the CELA website (Youtube video) (Word transcript also available)
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Blog

Visit our CELA blog!

We are sharing CELA and industry news, book recommendations and reviews, and interesting stories about the world of reading and accessible publishing.

We add new content regularly so visit often! 

New on the blog: Books for International Transgender Day of Visibility  

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Bookshare collection

CELA members with proof of disability can access books from our Bookshare collection. Bookshare offers 750,000 titles, including books for all ages, best sellers, and more, in electronic text, braille and audio formats; please note that audio versions are in synthetic speech (computer voice).

Learn more about the Bookshare collection

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FAQ

How is CELA responding to COVID?

Answer: The health and safety of our staff and patrons is our primary concern.

Read about our COVID plan.

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About us

The Centre for Equitable Library Access, CELA, is an accessible library service, providing books and other materials to Canadians with print disabilities.

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CELA welcomes all feedback and suggestions:

  • Join our Educator Advisory Group
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  • Share your story or ideas for our site and services
  • Suggest a title for the collection
  • Report a problem with a book

Contact Us

Email us at help@celalibrary.ca or call us at 1-855-655-2273 for support.

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