News tagged: Accessibility
Manitoba Announces Funding Support for Rural Libraries, Accessibility
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.
News October 24, 2021
NNELS Wins ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing
NNELS was recognized for their work in converting content to accessible formats for their client base.
News October 20, 2021
CFLA Releases Federal Election 2021 Information Package
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.
News September 16, 2021
Elections Toolkit for Accessible Book Funding in Canada
NNELS and CELA have released a federal elections toolkit to help supporters connect with and educate candidates about accessible reading.
News September 8, 2021
Survey for Library Staff on Accessibility in Canadian Public Libraries
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.
News May 26, 2021
Update to Planned Reduction to Federal Funding for Accesible Reading Materials; NNELS, CELA Response
The federal government yesterday announced a change to the planned reduction in funding to NNELS and CELA for accessible reading materials.
News March 17, 2021
CELA, Penguin Random House Canada Improve Access to Canadian Publications
Penguin Random House Canada is providing its entire collection of Canadian-published titles with Canadian audio rights to CELA.
News January 19, 2021
Library and GLAM Sector Submissions to 2021 Pre-Budget Consultations
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, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.
News January 4, 2021
NNELS Receives Federal Funding to Improve Equity in Access and Services for Canadian Readers With Disabilities
The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) last week announced the receipt of funding of $1 million from the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component …
News December 10, 2020
Library Community Submissions to 2021 Pre-Budget Consultations
National library organizations call for federal support for broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable populations, accessible reading material, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.
News September 14, 2020