CELA

CELA - Centre for Equitable Library Access provides accessible reading materials for people in Canada with print disabilities

[Canada Hates Trump @AntiTrumpCanada]

We. Are. Canadian.

[Paul Daniel @pdaniel2553]

Quite a good book to read. It offers interesting steps through an holistic approach to appreciate and enjoy life. Dr. McGarey draws upon her own personal experiences and that of her patients. Recommended. Available from @celalibrary and @Bookshare. #books #booktwitter

[Cathy McMillan @DyslexiaBC]

Keep Reading All Summer For Fun

Have you signed up for the BC Summer Reading Club Kids and Youth 5-18 yrs

Thank you Rachel Breau from @CELAlibrary for your input on our latest #DyslexiaBC Blog

https://t.co/D8yR0NDeEv via @DyslexiaBC

@BCLibrariesCoop
@VPL @princerupertlib

[Paul Daniel @pdaniel2553]

Enjoyed reading the #childrensbook, Grumble Boats by Susannah McFarlane. Delivers a message on how to deal with emotions and releasing today's worries through the touching story of a grandma and granddaughter. Recommended. Available from @CELAlibrary and @Bookshare in the US.

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

@DyslexiaBC @CELAeducator Thanks so much for all your support!

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

@CanadaDV @KeeganMatheson @TriumphBooks Thanks so much for the shoutout! We're hearing from our folks that the book is excellent - both content and production! If people with print disabilities want to read it you can find it in our collection. https://t.co/KINoA8tLiL

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

@GaryPeasgood @NNELSca Thanks Gary! We love making accessible reading material available for people in Canada with print disabilities!

[Indigenous Voices Awards @IndigenousVAs]

Emerging Indigenous authors are invited to join the next free IVAs webinar, on April 8 at noon PDT: https://t.co/8Mz4034Gfr

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

EDUCATORS Please RT We need your input! Please fill out CELA's survey about our accessible collection and services and help us plan for the next 5 years supporting readers with print disabilities. Find info and links here. Thank you! https://t.co/m5voqMWXiT

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Join us tomorrow!
Updates for Android and iOS devices have come a long way, especially for braille readers. Our presenters will go in-depth into features available on both iOS and Android, including braille screen input.
Jan 22, 2026 10:00 AM PT
https://t.co/Z65EDsfokp

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities we honour those living with disabilities and the allies and organizations who support and work alongside to remove barriers to full inclusion and equality. Read disability memoirs published last year https://t.co/ug1GULjso6

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Congratulations to David Szalay who won the Booker Prize for his book Flesh. "In Flesh, Szalay has conjured a character who is unknowable and blunt, yet fully realized and somehow incredibly loveable."
Read it in audio https://t.co/xzOi54NkCO
and braille https://t.co/tosyT65TBn

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Today is I read Canadian day when we can spend 15 minutes reading a great Canadian story. Check out our Kids and Teens Awards page for suggestions for Canadian books! We guarantee you will find one you love. https://t.co/WwWFl3YO1S

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and recently the CELA team all wore red in support of our users with dyslexia. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people have #dyslexia and they deserve accessible reading materials! Thanks to all organizations for raising awareness. #a11y

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Congratulations to all the authors and creators nominated for a Governor General's Award for Literature. Find all the nominated titles now in our collection and check back as we will be adding more in the coming weeks. Happy Reading! https://t.co/GD8l0GJY4t #GGBooks2025

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Catalogue search unavailable October 21 7-7:30 pm EDT
On Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 7 to 7:30 pm EDT the search function on the CELA website and Alexa skill will be unavailable for necessary maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Library friends. If you are planning crafts and activities for upcoming children's programming, we have some tips for integrating #accessibility. Check out our Accessible Libraries Crafts and Activities resource. https://t.co/wTayQMEmx2

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Now that Canada Post workers have begun rotating strikes, CELA has restarted production and distribution of embossed braille, printbraille and reloading of Envoy Connect devices. There may be delays in receiving your materials due to rotating strikes by Canada Post workers.

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Congratulations to the authors shortlisted for the Giller Prize! People with print disabilities can find accessible versions of these titles in our collection.
Happy Reading!
https://t.co/lNDedAj5i9

[CELA @CELAlibrary]

Due to the strike by Canada Post workers, CELA has suspended production and mailing of embossed braille and printbraille. We are pausing the mailing of reloaded Envoy Connect devices. Digital options are unaffected. Please follow updates on our blog. https://t.co/IaGveMlCLC