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Persons with disabilities' community hub

City Library aims to make our services and collections accessible to everyone. If you have a disability or face challenges accessing library services, we are here to help. Get personalized service via telephone at 604-998-3450, email info@nvcl.ca or visit the library to speak with a staff member.

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Accessibility at the library

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Library staff can help you:

  • Find or access a large print book
  • Use Zoom, Skype or other video conferencing software
  • Browse the internet with an accessible keyboard
  • Download ebooks and audiobooks
  • Check out a talking book or a DAISY player

Listen and read online

Large print books

We've got large print books available in many genres! Browse the library's collection. 
E-audiobooks

Check out an e-audiobook for reading on your own device. Browse the library's collection. 

Resources for people with a disability

CNIB virtual programs

Join a music class, book club or virtual tech workshop with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)'s many programs. Explore CNIB's virtual programs. 

Vision Loss Rehab Canada

Get one-on-one assistance in tech training, independent living skills, orientation, mobility and lots more. Explore Vision Loss Rehab Canada. 

Centre for Equitable Library Access

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides access to many books and other materials to Canadians with print disabilities. Explore CELA. 

HandyDART

Translink's door-to-door shared ride service for people who are unable to navigate conventional public transit without assistance. Learn more about HandyDART. 

North Shore Disability Resource Centre

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) is an organization that connects people with special needs to programs and services that help them live with dignity, freedom and joy. Explore the NSDRC. 

Vocal Eye

Vocal descriptions of theatre, arts and culture for people with vision loss. Explore Vocal Eye. 

BC government services for people with disabilities

If you are living with a disability in BC, there are programs and services available to you. These programs and services get funding of more than $5 billion each year. They are offered through government, crown agencies and corporations. Explore BC services for people with disabilities. 

If you have a question, ask us or call 604-998-3450


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