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Our online experience needs to be welcoming and inclusive to people with a wide range of abilities. This includes those who rely on assistive technology to access online services and individuals with cognitive and digital-literacy challenges.<\/p>\n
An important part of the library’s commitment to those using assistive technology includes the implementation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA on our website, which includes assistive features such as:<\/p>\n
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Western Counties Regional Library offers a variety of materials of particular interest to persons with a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment.<\/p>\n
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* Some of these services require patrons to sign a print-disability self-declaration form. Please visit one of our branches for further details.<\/p>\n
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* Some of these services require patrons to sign a print-disability self-declaration form. Please contact or visit one of our branches<\/a><\/span> for further details.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Home Delivery Service” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n * Some of these services require patrons to sign a print-disability self-declaration form. Please contact or visit one of our branches<\/a><\/span> for further details.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Western Counties Regional Library offers a variety of services for patrons with print disabilities, through CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access) and NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Service).<\/p>\n These services provide downloadable audio and electronic book formats (DAISY, MP3, e-text), described video, and braille to Nova Scotians with print disabilities. People can sign up to download books at home to their own devices or computers.<\/p>\n CELA also offers home delivery of materials and a collection of titles available on-site in our branches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n We are using the definition from the Canadian Copyright Act which defines a perceptual disability (i.e. print disability) as:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”gcid-810ee186-421a-4243-991f-2b20cc2543b6″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-810ee186-421a-4243-991f-2b20cc2543b6%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22%93}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”This tab intentionally left blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What devices are compatible?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n CELA & NNELS titles can be used on a wide variety of devices, including computers\/laptops, iPad, iPhone, Android devices, MP3 players, DAISY readers, and can also be burned to CDs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How can I get registered to start using these accessibility services?” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you meet the criteria for having a print disability as defined above, you will need to complete a Self-Declaration form at your local library. If you are unable to complete the form, you may have a \u201ccompetent authority\u201d complete it for you.<\/p>\n You will then be assigned a library barcode and PIN with a \u201cpatron type\u201d that will allow you to access the materials via:<\/p>\n Already registered?\u00a0Log in<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to login with your library card.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We invite you to read the Western Counties Regional Library Accessibility Plan. This work has been undertaken by the Annapolis Valley Regional Library (AVRL), Cape Breton Regional Library (CBRL), Colchester-East Hants Public Library (CEHPL), Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL), Cumberland Public Libraries (CPL), and Western Counties Regional Library (WCRL).<\/p>\n The plan reflects our desire to be responsive to the needs of people with various abilities. We aspire for our libraries to be welcoming, inclusive, and accepting public spaces to all people. Through this work, all Nova Scotians will have full and equitable access to spaces, services, resources, programs, and employment\/volunteer opportunities offered by public libraries.<\/p>\n Read the plan by clicking on this link<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n \u00a0Listen to the plan by clicking on this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We need your help identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in our services, initiatives, and facilities.<\/p>\n If you, or someone you know, is dealing with a barrier to library service please let us know.<\/p>\n If you have questions, concerns, or ideas about accessibility and the library, please contact us. This information will help us to improve. The library will keep a record of all questions, complaints and concerns submitted.<\/p>\n The library will respond within a reasonable amount of time. Before responding, the library management will consult with the staff person or organization responsible for the area of inquiry. The library\u2019s response will contain reasons for the decision. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to use the library.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
CELA & NNELS services for patrons with print disabilities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
What is defined as a “print disability”?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Library Accessibility Plan<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Library Accessibility Activity Reports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Contact Us About Accessibility<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Please use this form to submit your feedback:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n