Accessible collections
Accessible formats
Adults:
- Large print books
- Audiobooks (books on CD and playaways)
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- DAISY format audiobooks from CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access)
- Closed-captioned DVDs
- Cognitive Care Kits
Children and Teens:
- Dyslexie font chapter books
- Decodable books
- Large print
- Graphic novels
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Wonderbooks / audiobooks
- DAISY format audiobooks from CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access)
- Board games
- Wordless books
- Resources for parents
Assistive technology
We have a number of assistive devices available for use:
- C-Pen Reader 2: Reads words out loud, shows definitions, and records voice
- DAISY players: Audio player for DAISY books, MP3s and text files. Large, tactile buttons and voice guided menus.
- Desktop video magnifier (Optelec ClearView C Speech): Magnifies text with adjustable contrast. In-library use at the Main Library.
- Echo II Smartpen: Records audio and handwriting and converts notes to digital text.
- Envoy Connect audiobook players: Portable audiobook player for CELA audiobooks. Load books using CELA Connect Software or book a Tech Help appointment for assistance.
- Handheld video magnifiers (Optelec Compact+ HD): Portable magnifier
- Playstation Access Controller: Customizable PS5 controller
CELA
Accessible audiobooks (CELA)
Access this collection of books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for patrons with print disabilities.