Services for Print Disabled
CELA and NNELS are free services for library patrons with print disabilities. These services ensure equitable access to library materials.
Contact us for more information, or to register as a patron with print disabilities.
Print Disabilities Defined
The Canadian Copyright Act defines "perceptual disabilities" as including:
- Learning Disability - an impairment relating to comprehension
- Physical Disability - the inability to hold or manipulate a book
- Visual Disability - severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one's eyes
A person may be temporarily print disabled and still be eligible to use CELA and NNELS