Accessible Collections

At Ramara Public Library, we’re dedicated to providing inclusive services and materials for all community members. Our Accessible Collections offer a variety of formats, tools, and technologies to support individuals with visual, physical, or learning disabilities.

CELA – Centre for Equitable Library Access

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides books and other materials in accessible formats to people with print disabilities. Through CELA, you can access:

• Audiobooks

• Braille and eBraille books

• eBooks with adjustable text sizes

• Described videos

• Accessible newspapers and magazines

If you have a print disability, you may be eligible for free access to CELA's services. Ramara Public Library staff can help sign you up.

Learn more at CELA Library

CELA-Compatible Devices Available at the Library

Envoy Connect:
A portable audiobook player that comes preloaded with titles from CELA. Easy to use and perfect for on-the-go listening—no internet connection required while using it.

DAISY Reader:
A user-friendly CD player specifically designed for DAISY-format audiobooks. This device is available courtesy of CELA and supports navigation by chapter, page, or section, making it ideal for accessible reading.

Additional Accessibility Resources

Assistive Tools & Devices:

• Nexus Walker

• Magnifying glasses

• Magnifying reading sheets

Accessible Formats:

• Large Print books

• Audiobooks

• Books on CD

• Playaways – portable, preloaded audiobooks that play with just headphones and an AAA battery (not provided) —no internet necessary

Technology & Digital Resources:

• Accessible public computer station

• Accessible website with screen reader compatibility and font resizing

• eBooks with adjustable text sizes via cloudLibrary

• eAudiobooks through cloudLibrary that read aloud