Services for Public Libraries

Training

CELA offers learning paths to provide library staff and professionals with the knowledge and resources to welcome and support your patrons with print disabilities.

Sign up for a webinar or event
Recorded webinars and videos
DAISY guide for member libraries (Word file)

Resources from webinars and presentations

All about reading disabilities - dyslexia-related book titles and decodable book publishers

Notes from ‘Making Book Clubs Accessible for All’ Webinar (Word file)

Red-haired woman in a plaid shirt seated at computer

Resources to support outreach to persons with disabilities

Find ideas and tools to reach new patrons and promote your public library's accessible services, including CELA service.

Best practices for outreach with persons with disabilities, including guidance on language and accessibility.
Community outreach toolkit with website and social media content and community contact tools and ideas
Organizations and venues for your outreach activities
Printed promotional materials

Accessible books for your library

Make a wide variety of accessible materials available for your patrons with print disabilities right in your library.

Accessing books for your patrons
Deposit collection of CDs
Direct to player for libraries
NEW CELA Titles – Printable List - The Christmas Edition! (Word document)
NEW CELA Titles – Printable List April 2023 (Word document)

Services for Public Libraries

Getting started

Training

Resources from webinars and presentations

Resources to support outreach to persons with disabilities

Accessible books for your library

Library programs