Our goal for our new strategic plan, which will guide our work for the next five years, is to build on our previous successes, address areas where we can improve and create a solid foundation that will serve CELA’s users over the short and the long term.

CELA has recently updated our Privacy Policy, our Acceptable Use Policy, and our Collections Policy. The updated policies are effective May 28, 2026.

Enjoy short stories by Canadian authors and some CELA staff recommendations in celebration of short story month.

Readers, authors, publishers and other industry folks gather to learn from one another, and celebrate accessible reading.

The Free Literature for the Blind could be impacted by Bill C-15

CELA helps create "Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats" to support creation of accessible materials.

Cora and Andrea have made it their mission to raise awareness about CELA and accessible reading.

Users can now listen to CELA audiobooks using a smart speaker.

Find out how CELA will respond to the potential Canada Post service disruption.