Everything tagged: Accessibility

Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable populations, accessible reading material, funding for Library and Archives Canada, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.

This series of online presentations is open to people of all ages who are curious about braille, either practically, professionally, or somewhere in between.

The Government of Manitiba this week announced plans to provide $700,000 in funding to support public library services with a focus on rural libraries and library content for people with print disabilities.

NNELS was recognized for their work in converting content to accessible formats for their client base.

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA), in partnership with their government relations firm (Impact Public Affairs), has released several elections-related documents, including overviews of the major party platforms, summaries of the English and French language debates, and a one-pager of key library issues.

NNELS and CELA have released a federal elections toolkit to help supporters connect with and educate candidates about accessible reading.

This survey is part of a collaborative project, funded by the Government of Canada, co-led by NNELS and CELA, in partnership with eBOUND, to create a consolidated nation-wide Library Resource Centre (website) focusing on awareness and training for library staff on understanding the importance of accessibility in public libraries.

Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community

The federal government yesterday announced a change to the planned reduction in funding to NNELS and CELA for accessible reading materials.

CELA and NNELS are campaigning to maintain federal funding for their programs to create and distribute accessible reading materials to Canadians.