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The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is a digital public repository of books for readers with print disabilities. We provide books in accessible and alternate formats, such as DAISY, EPUB, BRF, and more, for Canadian library patrons.
Want to know more about accessible reading in Canada?
Join NNELS, CELA and BAnQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12. This exciting free bilingual virtual symposium brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
Join NNELS, CELA and BAnQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12. This exciting free bilingual virtual symposium brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
Accessible Reading Symposium 2026 | CELA
Centre for Equitable Library Access Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities
celalibrary.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Want to know more about accessible reading in Canada?
Join NNELS, CELA and BAnQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12. This exciting free bilingual virtual symposium brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
Join NNELS, CELA and BAnQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12. This exciting free bilingual virtual symposium brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic event in Tumbler Ridge.
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected, and with the entire local community.
Anyone impacted by this traumatic event can call/text the helpline #VictimLinkBC for support: 1-800-563-0808, or email victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected, and with the entire local community.
Anyone impacted by this traumatic event can call/text the helpline #VictimLinkBC for support: 1-800-563-0808, or email victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca
February 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
We are deeply saddened by the tragic event in Tumbler Ridge.
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected, and with the entire local community.
Anyone impacted by this traumatic event can call/text the helpline #VictimLinkBC for support: 1-800-563-0808, or email victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected, and with the entire local community.
Anyone impacted by this traumatic event can call/text the helpline #VictimLinkBC for support: 1-800-563-0808, or email victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca
February is Black History Month. NNELS recognizes Black History Month and the importance of Black voices, experiences, and contributions across history, culture, and innovation. Many powerful books by Black authors are available in accessible formats at NNELS, including (a Thread):
nnels.ca
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
February is Black History Month. NNELS recognizes Black History Month and the importance of Black voices, experiences, and contributions across history, culture, and innovation. Many powerful books by Black authors are available in accessible formats at NNELS, including (a Thread):
NNELS webinar alert!
Join NNELS experts to learn about accessible reading on iOS devices, which are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps, on Feb. 11, at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join NNELS experts to learn about accessible reading on iOS devices, which are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps, on Feb. 11, at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
NNELS webinar alert!
Join NNELS experts to learn about accessible reading on iOS devices, which are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps, on Feb. 11, at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join NNELS experts to learn about accessible reading on iOS devices, which are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps, on Feb. 11, at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happy #GuideFriday!
This week, we have the resource “Philosophy: What is Inclusive Design?” by the Inclusive Design Research Centre. This resource provides an overview of the differences between inclusive design and universal design.
You can read it here: idrc.ocadu.ca/about/philos...
This week, we have the resource “Philosophy: What is Inclusive Design?” by the Inclusive Design Research Centre. This resource provides an overview of the differences between inclusive design and universal design.
You can read it here: idrc.ocadu.ca/about/philos...
Philosophy - Inclusive Design Research Centre
An international community of open source developers, designers, researchers, educators and co-designers who work together to proactively ensure that emerging technology and practices are designed…
idrc.ocadu.ca
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Happy #GuideFriday!
This week, we have the resource “Philosophy: What is Inclusive Design?” by the Inclusive Design Research Centre. This resource provides an overview of the differences between inclusive design and universal design.
You can read it here: idrc.ocadu.ca/about/philos...
This week, we have the resource “Philosophy: What is Inclusive Design?” by the Inclusive Design Research Centre. This resource provides an overview of the differences between inclusive design and universal design.
You can read it here: idrc.ocadu.ca/about/philos...
It’s Low Vision Awareness Month! Low vision can greatly affect how individuals read, but accessible technologies such as screen magnification and enhancement software can help make reading easier. You can compare the different software options available here: nnels.ca/screen-magni...
nnels.ca
February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It’s Low Vision Awareness Month! Low vision can greatly affect how individuals read, but accessible technologies such as screen magnification and enhancement software can help make reading easier. You can compare the different software options available here: nnels.ca/screen-magni...
Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! This week, we’re featuring the romantic fiction four-book Seasons of Belle series by Michelle Montebello for you to get lost in. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
nnels.ca
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! This week, we’re featuring the romantic fiction four-book Seasons of Belle series by Michelle Montebello for you to get lost in. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
It’s White Cane Week! The first week of February is a great opportunity to learn more about white canes and what they represent. For many people who are blind or have low vision, it is more than just a mobility tool; it helps people move through their communities. Read more:
White Cane Week – Canadian Council of the Blind
Canadian Council of the Blind
ccbnational.net
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It’s White Cane Week! The first week of February is a great opportunity to learn more about white canes and what they represent. For many people who are blind or have low vision, it is more than just a mobility tool; it helps people move through their communities. Read more:
Want to know more about accessible reading? Join NNELS, CELA and BANQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12, 2026. This free two-day virtual event brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape. Learn more here: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
Accessible Reading Symposium 2026 | CELA
Centre for Equitable Library Access Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities
celalibrary.ca
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Want to know more about accessible reading? Join NNELS, CELA and BANQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12, 2026. This free two-day virtual event brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape. Learn more here: celalibrary.ca/accessible-r...
It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we have a guide on “Captioning & description” from the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for you. It covers topics like captioning videos, live events and presentations, audio descriptions, editing automatic captions, and more: www.torontomu.ca/accessibilit...
Captioning & Description
How to create accessible video and audio content.
www.torontomu.ca
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we have a guide on “Captioning & description” from the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for you. It covers topics like captioning videos, live events and presentations, audio descriptions, editing automatic captions, and more: www.torontomu.ca/accessibilit...
CBC Canada Reads has announced its shortlist! This year, the Great Canadian Book Debate is seeking one book to build bridges. You can read more about and download (login required) the shortlist titles at NNELS: nnels.ca/news/2026-ca...
nnels.ca
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
CBC Canada Reads has announced its shortlist! This year, the Great Canadian Book Debate is seeking one book to build bridges. You can read more about and download (login required) the shortlist titles at NNELS: nnels.ca/news/2026-ca...
It’s Family Literacy Day!
Celebrated every year on January 27th, this day promotes the importance of reading as a family. The 2026 theme is “Make mealtime family learning time,” and NNELS offers accessible cookbooks so that everyone can do just that (login required): nnels.ca/genre-harmon...
Celebrated every year on January 27th, this day promotes the importance of reading as a family. The 2026 theme is “Make mealtime family learning time,” and NNELS offers accessible cookbooks so that everyone can do just that (login required): nnels.ca/genre-harmon...
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make mealtime family learning time
Family Literacy Day raises awareness about the importance of reading and learning together as a family. Download free resources to get involved.
abclifeliteracy.ca
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It’s Family Literacy Day!
Celebrated every year on January 27th, this day promotes the importance of reading as a family. The 2026 theme is “Make mealtime family learning time,” and NNELS offers accessible cookbooks so that everyone can do just that (login required): nnels.ca/genre-harmon...
Celebrated every year on January 27th, this day promotes the importance of reading as a family. The 2026 theme is “Make mealtime family learning time,” and NNELS offers accessible cookbooks so that everyone can do just that (login required): nnels.ca/genre-harmon...
Upcoming NNELS webinar alert! iPhones and iPads are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps. Join the NNELS team on Feb. 11, 2026, at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00 pm Eastern to learn how they can work with NNELS content: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Upcoming NNELS webinar alert! iPhones and iPads are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps. Join the NNELS team on Feb. 11, 2026, at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00 pm Eastern to learn how they can work with NNELS content: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happy #GuideFriday everyone! To celebrate World Braille Day, we are sharing the report “Improving braille availability in Canadian public libraries” by Michelle Creedy, Holly Hoffman, Kerry Kijewski, Marcia Yale, and Mary Ellen Gabias.
You can read the full report here: nnels.ca/braillestudy
You can read the full report here: nnels.ca/braillestudy
nnels.ca
January 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Happy #GuideFriday everyone! To celebrate World Braille Day, we are sharing the report “Improving braille availability in Canadian public libraries” by Michelle Creedy, Holly Hoffman, Kerry Kijewski, Marcia Yale, and Mary Ellen Gabias.
You can read the full report here: nnels.ca/braillestudy
You can read the full report here: nnels.ca/braillestudy
Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! We have poetry and a play for you this week, ranging from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
nnels.ca
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! We have poetry and a play for you this week, ranging from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
Celebrate World Braille Day with us! There is still time to register for our Jan. 22, at 10:00 am Pacific, webinar and join AEBC, AERO, BLC, CCB, CELA, CNIB Beyond Print, CNIB Foundation, NNELS, and PRCVI to learn about using the built-in braille features on your mobile devices: buff.ly/Jgfcvbw
us02web.zoom.us
January 20, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Celebrate World Braille Day with us! There is still time to register for our Jan. 22, at 10:00 am Pacific, webinar and join AEBC, AERO, BLC, CCB, CELA, CNIB Beyond Print, CNIB Foundation, NNELS, and PRCVI to learn about using the built-in braille features on your mobile devices: buff.ly/Jgfcvbw
Calling all readers! There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar (at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern), where you can ask our team of accessibility experts all about how to find, download, and read books from the NNELS catalogue on your accessible device: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Calling all readers! There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar (at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern), where you can ask our team of accessibility experts all about how to find, download, and read books from the NNELS catalogue on your accessible device: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our #GuideFriday resource this week will help you learn “What is an Accessible Book” by Laura Brady. This blog post provides an overview of what accessible books are and what the publishing industry needs to do to ensure that more accessible books are available: laurabrady.ca/blog/what-is...
What Is an Accessible Book? — Laura Brady
An accessible book is a book that has features which make reading possible for people with disabilities. It is one that can be read in ways other than reading print. Header image alt: Books about…
laurabrady.ca
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Our #GuideFriday resource this week will help you learn “What is an Accessible Book” by Laura Brady. This blog post provides an overview of what accessible books are and what the publishing industry needs to do to ensure that more accessible books are available: laurabrady.ca/blog/what-is...
Celebrate World Braille Days with us! The workshop on Jan. 22 at 10:00 am Pacific will go in-depth into the braille features available on both iOS and Android mobile devices, including braille screen input. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us
January 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Celebrate World Braille Days with us! The workshop on Jan. 22 at 10:00 am Pacific will go in-depth into the braille features available on both iOS and Android mobile devices, including braille screen input. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happy #NewInNNELS everyone! We have some fantastic young adult fiction audiobooks to enjoy this Canadian winter. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
nnels.ca
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Happy #NewInNNELS everyone! We have some fantastic young adult fiction audiobooks to enjoy this Canadian winter. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added
NNELS has partnered with AEBC, AERO, BLC, CCB, CELA, CNIB Beyond Print, CNIB Foundation, and PRCVI to bring you Braille Boost, fun braille games and activities to celebrate World Braille Day throughout January.
Check out this terrific YouTube video by PRCVI to learn more: youtu.be/d5tLdxfwHPc?...
Check out this terrific YouTube video by PRCVI to learn more: youtu.be/d5tLdxfwHPc?...
Happy #WorldBrailleDay! Check out #BrailleBoost for free activities that are ready to emboss.
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
NNELS has partnered with AEBC, AERO, BLC, CCB, CELA, CNIB Beyond Print, CNIB Foundation, and PRCVI to bring you Braille Boost, fun braille games and activities to celebrate World Braille Day throughout January.
Check out this terrific YouTube video by PRCVI to learn more: youtu.be/d5tLdxfwHPc?...
Check out this terrific YouTube video by PRCVI to learn more: youtu.be/d5tLdxfwHPc?...
Do you want to read more books in 2026? Join NNELS for a one-hour session where our accessibility experts will answer questions and guide you on finding, downloading, and reading books from the NNELS catalogue on your accessible devices.
Learn more here: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars
Learn more here: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars
nnels.ca
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Do you want to read more books in 2026? Join NNELS for a one-hour session where our accessibility experts will answer questions and guide you on finding, downloading, and reading books from the NNELS catalogue on your accessible devices.
Learn more here: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars
Learn more here: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars
Join NNELS this week, Thursday, January 15, at 10:00 am Pacific for the Beyond Hope Virtual Reboot Series hosted by BCLA! Discover ways libraries can make their social media and newsletters accessible to everyone
Register now: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
Register now: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
Accessible Social Media and Newsletters | BCLA
Title: Accessible Social Media and Newsletters Description: This presentation will explore how libraries can create accessible social media and newsletters for their patrons. From creating alt-text…
bclaconnect.ca
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Join NNELS this week, Thursday, January 15, at 10:00 am Pacific for the Beyond Hope Virtual Reboot Series hosted by BCLA! Discover ways libraries can make their social media and newsletters accessible to everyone
Register now: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
Register now: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
Happy #GuideFriday everyone! This week, we’re featuring the “Access to libraries for persons with disabilities – Checklist” by Birgitta Irvall, Gyda Skat Nielsen, and the IFLA Standing Committee of Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons (LSDP). Learn more here: repository.ifla.org/items/b62996...
Access to libraries for persons with disabilities - CHECKLIST
In many countries all over the world, access for patrons with disabilities to use libraries is not yet available or even expected. In order to provide equal opportunities for all library users, it is…
repository.ifla.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Happy #GuideFriday everyone! This week, we’re featuring the “Access to libraries for persons with disabilities – Checklist” by Birgitta Irvall, Gyda Skat Nielsen, and the IFLA Standing Committee of Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons (LSDP). Learn more here: repository.ifla.org/items/b62996...
Check out this series of fun braille games and activities to celebrate World Braille Day throughout January and beyond! This year, the materials are themed on the Winter Olympics, taking place this February in Italy.
Get yours today at NNELS: nnels.ca/world-braill...
Get yours today at NNELS: nnels.ca/world-braill...
nnels.ca
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Check out this series of fun braille games and activities to celebrate World Braille Day throughout January and beyond! This year, the materials are themed on the Winter Olympics, taking place this February in Italy.
Get yours today at NNELS: nnels.ca/world-braill...
Get yours today at NNELS: nnels.ca/world-braill...