Accessibility

Accessible Communication & Feedback

The Ramara Public Library follows the accessibility policy and procedures set out by the Township of Ramara. View the Accessibility Information page on the Township of Ramara’s website.

The Library is committed to communicating with people with disabilities in ways that respect their individual needs. We will ensure that all feedback processes are accessible by providing alternate formats and communication supports upon request.

Requests for accessible formats will be:

  • Provided upon request

  • Offered at no additional cost

  • Delivered in a timely manner

  • Arranged in consultation with the individual to meet their specific needs

Did you know that there are simple keyboard shortcuts to enlarge or decrease the font and display size on your Internet browser? 

Hold the control button (Ctrl) and press the + button simultaneously to enlarge the page.   Each time the (Ctrl) and + keys are simultaneously pressed; the size on the page will be increased.  To decrease the size, hold the control (Ctrl) and press the – button simultaneously.  Each time the (Ctrl) and – keys are simultaneously pressed; the size on the page will be decreased.

ReachDeck

This is free software that reads web pages out loud. It can help anyone who has difficulty reading on-line, including people with mild visual impairments, low literacy, English as a second language, or learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

You can access it by clicking on the icon in the top right corner of your screen, which is an orange circle and a white outline of a speaker.
What does ReachDeck do?
  • Reads web pages aloud in a natural-sounding voice
  • Reads PDF and Word documents in their original format
  • Highlights each word as it is spoken to show you where you are on the page
  • Magnifies text to your chosen font size and font style
  • Translates word-for-word between English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
  • Looks up accurate dictionary definitions
  • Converts text to MP3
  • Masks information on the screen to help you focus on a particular area

You have control over the voice, word pronunciations and speech highlighting.

 

Centre for Equitable Library Access Collection

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides a collection of books, magazines and newspapers in multiple accessible formats, including audio, e-text and braille, for people living in Canada who have a print disability. A print disability is a learning, physical or visual disability that prevents a person from reading conventional print.

The CELA website can be found at: www.celalibrary.ca
Eligibility

Access to the CELA collection is available to people who are unable to read conventional print due to a disability, which includes:

  • 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.
How to sign up for CELA
 Sign up for CELA service with your public library card or contact your public library for assistance.

Accessible Collection

Explore our accessible collection.

Additional Accessible Services

The Ramara Centre branch has an accessible workstation for people who require specialized technology.

    • Motorized Furniture: Customers can adjust the workstation to their specific physical needs. It is wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs of any size and can be raised or lowered with the press of a button.
    • Large Print Keyboard: For ease of use.
    • Screen Magnification Software: Increases the size of text on the computer screen.
    • Screen Reader Software: Reads aloud the content of the computer screen. 

Contact Us

Ramara Public Library
P.O. Box 158
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0

Hours & Locations

Email us at: info@ramarapubliclibrary.org