With support from grant funding, NNELS undertakes different projects that expand and foster equitable access to reading materials for Canadians with print disabilities. These projects expand the production of content in alternate formats, particularly works by and about equity-deserving communities. Through this grant funded work, we foster collaboration across organizations to reduce duplication, share resources, and increase efficiency. Our grant-funded work also includes training and awareness to ensure individuals and communities know how to find, use, and benefit from alternate format materials.
Training and Awareness
NNELS provides training to ensure that individuals with print disabilities, as well as their families, educators, and service providers, can confidently find and use alternate format materials. We also work with community organizations to raise awareness of available resources and support inclusive access to reading.
Braille for forthcoming publications
NNELS is continuing the Braille Publication Project. If you are a publisher interested in releasing both a print and braille publication simultaneously, fill out the partnering with NNELS for a Braille Publication Project (2025-2026) form.
For more information about other braille projects at NNELS, visit the NNELS Braille Overview page.
New and continuing braille projects at NNELS are funded in part by a grant from the Government of Canada’s Equitable Access to Reading Program.
AccessiblePublishing.ca
AccessiblePublishing.ca is an online portal featuring information and resources for the advancement and development of accessible publishing in Canada and beyond. This site was developed by NNELS, the National Network for Equitable Library and hosted by the BC Libraries Cooperative.
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.
AccessibleLibraries.ca
AccessibleLibraries.ca is a resource centre for libraries across Canada focused on educating and training library staff on the importance of accessibility in public libraries. This website provides two types of resources:
- Curated accessibility resources are summaries of and links to external sources about accessibility.
- Training resources are webinars (and other formats) created to educate and train library staff.
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Government of Canada Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canada Book Fund.