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Centre for Equitable Library Access

Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities

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Featured titles

Book cover of Culpability

Culpability

By Bruce Holsinger

Family stories, Suspense and thrillers

Book cover of The wilder way

The wilder way

By Eva Zu Beck

Adventurers and explorers

Book cover of She's a lamb!

She's a lamb!

By Meredith Hambrock

Canadian authors (Fiction), Ghost and horror stories

Discover your next read

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  • New titles
  • Book awards
  • Recommended reads
  • Books for kids and teens

What's new at CELA?

Summer Reading Clubs have launched!

It's time for summer reading and lots of fun at the library. Visit your local library or our Kids and Teens Award Page to learn more. 
BC Summer Reading Club and its accessible book list
TD Summer Reading Club and its accessible book list. 

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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 CELA blog:

Learn more about our updated Privacy, Collections and Acceptable Terms of Use policies.

Using CELA

We have information and help with CELA for:

  • First time users
  • Educators
  • Other professionals
  • Designates (family and caregivers)
  • Public library staff
  • Webinars
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How to read books from CELA

  • Dolphin EasyReader app for smart phones, tablets and computers
  • Envoy Connect audio player
  • Accessible Reading Canada for Alexa devices
  • DAISY players
  • Braille devices
  • All compatible devices
  • Accessible formats
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Collections

CELA users enjoy access to a growing collection which includes newspapers, magazines, and books in accessible formats such as audio, e-text and braille. 

Learn about the CELA collection

Additionally, users who provide proof of disability can access books from the Bookshare collection. Most audio versions are in synthetic speech (computer voice).

Learn about the Bookshare collection

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FAQ

Which devices can I use to read books and magazines from CELA?

Answer: CELA books and magazines work with many popular accessible reading devices and apps. Find out more on ourCompatible devices and formats page.

Go to Frequently Asked Questions page

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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  • What is a print disability?

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Suggestion Box

CELA welcomes all feedback and suggestions. Please contact us with your comments.

  • Suggest a title for the collection
  • Report a problem with a book
  • Reconsideration of materials
  • Join our Educator Advisory Group
  • Apply for our User Advisory Group

Contact Us

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

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