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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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Vera Wong's unsolicited advice for murderers

By Jesse Q Sutanto

Mysteries and crime stories

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The climate book

By Greta Thunberg

Environment

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The white lady

By Jacqueline Winspear

Historical fiction

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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?
  • Welcome to CELA video
  • Webinars
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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: CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries certificate

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Bookshare collection

CELA members with proof of disability can access books from our Bookshare collection. Bookshare offers 1,000,000 titles, including books for all ages, best sellers, and more, in electronic text, braille and audio formats; please note that most audio versions are in synthetic speech (computer voice).

Learn more 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.

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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:

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  • 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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