Services for Print Disabled Patrons

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The Board believes that patrons with a print disability are entitled access to the Library and other information services.

According to the Canadian Copyright Act, a print disability is a learning, physical or visual disability that prevents a person from reading conventional print.

More specifically, a print disability can be a:

  • 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

The Board will endeavor to provide materials in a form appropriate for patrons with print disabilities from a variety of sources including but not limited to:

  • National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS),
  • Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA),
  • Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB),
  • Public Libraries Services Branch,
  • Inter-library Loan,
    • Northern Lights Library System,
    • The Alberta Library consortium.
  • Last Updated Aug 17, 2022
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  • Answered By Tracy Paradis

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