Accessibility Portal
Accessibility - HERO- Program Page - Permanent
Our Libraries are shaped by our community; by you and your needs.
We work to make our spaces, collections, and services as barrier-free as possible so that they can be enjoyed by everyone. On this page, you can discover stories from community members and accessibility advocates, local resources, and reading recommendations, curated in partnership with the accessibility community.
Events, Blogs, and News
Autism Tools: Borrow and Explore
In collaboration with Autism Nova Scotia, we have created kit bags filled with Sensory, Fidget, Communication, and Visual Tools.
How To: Browse Library Health Resources
Learn how to find credible and current information using the Library's Health & Wellness reference database.
Access for All
From sensory-friendly concerts to Home Delivery, the Library creates inclusive, accessible spaces and services for all. Discover more.
New Editions & New Additions 2023-24
We're always growing! Check out some trends and changes from 2023-24 year: Romantasy books, new kiosks, bikes, digital tools, and more.
Autism Tools: Borrow and Explore
In collaboration with Autism Nova Scotia, we have created kit bags filled with Sensory, Fidget, Communication, and Visual Tools.
How To: Browse Library Health Resources
Learn how to find credible and current information using the Library's Health & Wellness reference database.
Access for All
From sensory-friendly concerts to Home Delivery, the Library creates inclusive, accessible spaces and services for all. Discover more.
New Editions & New Additions 2023-24
We're always growing! Check out some trends and changes from 2023-24 year: Romantasy books, new kiosks, bikes, digital tools, and more.
How To: Find Accessible Content Through the CELA Collection
CELA holds over 450,000 items in accessible formats for all ages. Discover this resource—now updated with info on Dolphin EasyReader!
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
The CELA Collection includes more than 450,000 items on a range of subjects, professionally produced for people with print disabilities.
NNELS Accessible Items
Download audiobooks and other accessible formats designed for individuals with print disabilities. Titles work on a wide variety of devices.
How To: Use The CELA Direct-to-Player Format With EasyReader
You can enjoy the CELA Collection’s DAISY audio and text formats on your mobile device using the Dolphin EasyReader App. Learn how, here!
How To: Find Accessible Content Through the CELA Collection
CELA holds over 450,000 items in accessible formats for all ages. Discover this resource—now updated with info on Dolphin EasyReader!
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
The CELA Collection includes more than 450,000 items on a range of subjects, professionally produced for people with print disabilities.
NNELS Accessible Items
Download audiobooks and other accessible formats designed for individuals with print disabilities. Titles work on a wide variety of devices.
How To: Use The CELA Direct-to-Player Format With EasyReader
You can enjoy the CELA Collection’s DAISY audio and text formats on your mobile device using the Dolphin EasyReader App. Learn how, here!
Browse Large Print and other accessible items
Descriptive and closed-captioned videos
Descriptive and closed-captioned features can be found on many of the DVDs and Blu-Rays in our collection. The catalogue listing for these titles will indicate whether description and/or closed-captioning is available and we can help you locate them in branch.
Narration describing the action, characters, costumes, and locations can inform a viewer with visual disabilities without interfering with a movie's dialogue or sound effects.
Closed-captioned subtitles can be seen with a closed captioned decoder or with a built-in decoder on newer televisions.
Browse Descriptive and closed-captioned Blu-Rays and DVDs
Graphic Novels Featuring People with Disabilities
This list of graphic novels features memoirs by people with disabilities, as well as stories of characters with disabilities.
Not Your Inspiration
These books discuss disability pride, activism and history, building on the message of the "Not Your Inspiration" TEDTalk by Stella Young.
International Day of People with Disabilities: YA Fiction
This selection of young adult fiction centres characters with visible and invisible disabilities.
Movies and TV Shows Featuring People with Disabilities
The films and shows in this list, available for borrowing from the Library on DVD or Blu-Ray, feature characters with disabilities.
Graphic Novels Featuring People with Disabilities
This list of graphic novels features memoirs by people with disabilities, as well as stories of characters with disabilities.
Not Your Inspiration
These books discuss disability pride, activism and history, building on the message of the "Not Your Inspiration" TEDTalk by Stella Young.
International Day of People with Disabilities: YA Fiction
This selection of young adult fiction centres characters with visible and invisible disabilities.
Movies and TV Shows Featuring People with Disabilities
The films and shows in this list, available for borrowing from the Library on DVD or Blu-Ray, feature characters with disabilities.
Building Futures Employment Society
Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to contribute to their community while realizing their personal goals.
Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
CMHA provides adults in the community living with mental illness access to programs that offer vital social support connections.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
CNIB delivers innovative programs that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and advocacy to tear down barriers.
Canadian Paraplegic Association - Nova Scotia
Providing a range of comprehensive, equitable, and holistic services for persons with SCI and other mobility disabilities, and loved ones.
Building Futures Employment Society
Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to contribute to their community while realizing their personal goals.
Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
CMHA provides adults in the community living with mental illness access to programs that offer vital social support connections.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
CNIB delivers innovative programs that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and advocacy to tear down barriers.
Canadian Paraplegic Association - Nova Scotia
Providing a range of comprehensive, equitable, and holistic services for persons with SCI and other mobility disabilities, and loved ones.
