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Someone with a print disability has trouble reading books. People with a perceptual disability, as defined in the Canadian Copyright Act, are able to access services for people with a print disability. A perceptual disability could be any of the following.
- Blindness
- Visual impairment
- Learning disability
- Reading disability
- Physical disability
People with a print disability can use special services. These come from 2 groups.
The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)
The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
These groups have books in different accessible formats.
People need to be a library member to use these services. They can also use any items that are in the library collection.
People have to fill out a form to use NNELS. The form states that the person has a print disability. A parent or guardian can complete the form for a child. It can also be completed by someone with signing authority for an adult.
People do not need to fill out a form to access CELA. People may complete a proof of disability form to get access to additional services through CELA. This form must be signed by a competent authority. A competent authority is one of the following:
- Doctor
- Eye doctor
- Nurse
- Therapist
- Special education teacher
- Social worker
- Caseworker
- Counselor
Library management reserves the right to verify eligibility for CELA and NNELS service from a competent authority.