Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! We have some terrific non-fiction titles for you. Go back in time this week to explore racial discrimination, prairie farm politics, and Jasper National Park. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

Happy book birthday to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social's Tundra Books "My Best Friend is a Butternut Squash," written by Heather Smith and illustrated by Kass Reich! This book is available in print-braille through your public library and in electronic braille, coming soon to our collection!

June is National Indigenous History Month! At NNELS, we honour and celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. You can learn about Indigenous Peoples’ histories, cultures, and languages in accessible formats available at NNELS: nnels.ca/relations/fi...

Happy #GuideFriday! The week we are featuring the WCAG Checklist for Marketers, published by Open Door Group: Accessible Employers. This resource provides marketers and social media content creators with a checklist aligned with WCAG areas: accessibleemployers.ca/resource/wca...

Stay informed about upcoming NNELS services, events, and recommended reads by subscribing to our newsletter! This month, we're highlighting books celebrating Deafblind Awareness Month, National Indigenous History Month, Disability Pride Month, and more: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/F...

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We have some fantastic literary, romance, and fantasy fiction titles for you to explore. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

Un nouveau webinaire : le 16 juin à 13 h (heure de l'Est) Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire afin de découvrir comment accéder à vos premiers livres en formats accessibles grâce au Réseau national de services équitables de bibliothèque (RNSEB). Inscrivez-vous ici : us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

It’s Pride Month! NNELS is celebrating the diversity and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Check out our collection of titles by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors, including Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Poetry, Plays, and more at NNELS: nnels.ca/relations/2s.... #2SLGBTQIA #a11y

Happy Braille Transcribers and Proofreaders Day! Behind every braille book you read is someone who creates and proofreads it, bringing the stories to life in braille. We have a few of the new braille titles in our collection below, created by our braille transcribers and proofreaders

In honour of National AccessAbility Week, our #GuideFriday focuses on accessible workplaces. The Canadian Accessibility Network's “Disability Confident Resources” helps Canadian employers understand the importance of inclusive hiring. It is available in French and English: www.can-rca.ca/resources/

It’s National AccessAbility Week! NNELS recognizes the leadership, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities across Canada and the world. To learn more about National AccessAbility Week, visit: www.canada.ca/en/employmen... #NationalAccessAbilityWeek #a11y

It's Red Shirt Day! Today is a national day to show support for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities across Canada. By wearing red today, we’re all helping raise awareness and showing our commitment to a more accessible, barrier-free Canada: www.eastersealsbcy.ca/events/red-s...

June is DeafBlind Awareness Month! To celebrate, we’re excited to share books by DeafBlind authors in accessible formats, helping people with print disabilities in Canada connect with their stories. #DeafBlindAwarenessMonth #AlternateFormats #Audiobooks #a11y

Are you interested in celebrating National AccessAbility Week? There are helpful resources, toolkits, and webinars available to assist your learning at: - Neil Squire Society: shorturl.at/8NocD - Rick Hansen Foundation: www.rickhansen.com/NAAW - ESDC: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...

Happy #GuideFriday! This week, we have “A complete guide to DAISY” by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) for you to explore. This short guide provides information about the DAISY format, including what it is and why DAISY audiobooks are so useful: www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-...

Nouveau webinaire du RNSEB ! Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire afin de découvrir comment accéder à vos premiers livres en formats accessibles grâce au Réseau national de services équitables de bibliothèque (RNSEB). 16 juin 2026, 10h00, heure du Pacifique: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

National AccessAbility Week is nearly here! Taking place from May 31 to June 6, this week encourages you to reflect on the contributions of people with disabilities in Canada, recognize the efforts of allies and organizations in removing barriers, and support ongoing accessibility initiatives.

Jelly, Baby: The Playlist is here! Therese Estacion has curated a playlist of songs that inspired the writing of her debut essay collection Jelly, Baby: Essays on Disability and Vulnerability. We hope you enjoy! #bookplaylist #essays #kendricklamar #bratsummer💚💚 bookhugpress.ca/jelly-baby-t...

NNELS is excited to share that the Accessible Reading Symposium recordings are now available! This two-day virtual symposium, held in collaboration with CELA and BAnQ, brought together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape. You can read more here: nnels.ca/news/2026-ac...

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! This week, we’re showcasing non-fiction titles, ranging from lessons we can learn from birds to a literary analysis of Gothic Canadian literature. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

The 4th Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) is on May 28, 2026! This free virtual event, hosted by Employment and Social Development Canada, will kick off National AccessAbility Week (May 31 – June 6, 2026). #CanadianCongressDisabilityInclusion #CCDI #NationalAccessAbilityWeek #NAAW

NNELS webinar alert! Join the NNELS Accessibility experts tomorrow at 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific to learn how to access the NNELS repository of accessible books on an Android device. For more information about upcoming webinars, visit: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars

It’s #GuideFriday at NNELS! This week, we’re highlighting the resource “Tips to deliver successful, accessible and functional webinars for the Deafblind community using Zoom” by CNIB’s Deafblind Community Services: deafblindservices.ca/blog/tips-de...

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Today and every day, NNELS is proud to support equitable access to reading and information across Canada. You can read more about GAAD here: accessibility.day #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #AccessibleBooks #a11y

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS! This week, we have some terrific fiction titles for you to read. From magic to romance to mystery, we have titles for everyone. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

There’s a new NNELS Webinar coming up! Join our Accessibility Experts on Tuesday, May 26, 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific to discover how to access the NNELS repository of accessible books on an Android device. Register for the Accessible Reading on Android today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join NNELS and CELA for the BCLA Virtual Reboot Series! “I Belong at My Library Too! Creating Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities” explores how libraries can plan and deliver accessible programming. When: May 20, at 10am-11am Pacific Register:

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we honour the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ authors whose stories help foster a more inclusive Canada. You can explore the 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of titles by and about these communities at NNELS (login required): nnels.ca/relations/2s...

It’s #Guide Friday! This week, we’re highlighting the resource “Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities” by the Trevor Project. This is a great resource that covers how to be inclusive of these intersectionalities. Read the resource here: www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/gu...

Join NNELS and CELA for the BCLA Virtual Reboot Series! This presentation explores how libraries can make their children’s programming more accessible to people with disabilities. When: Wednesday, May 20th at 10 am-11 am Pacific on Zoom Register now: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...

It’s time to learn what’s #NewInNNELS this week! From a generational grudge to women leaving the Amish life, we have some great eclectic fiction titles for your reading interest. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

Join NNELS Marigold Library Conference on May 13! If you’re attending the Marigold library conference, we hope you’ll attend the NNELS and CELA session, “I belong at my library too! Creating accessible library services for children with disabilities,” at 2:45 pm Mountain time: marigoldconference.ca

NNELS webinar alert! Join the NNELS team on May 13 to learn about how to access the NNELS collection using a Mac computer. Whether you’re a long-time iMac user or the brand-new owner of a MacBook Neo, this webinar is for you! To learn more about NNELS upcoming webinars: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars

Happy #GuideFriday! Today, we’re highlighting the “Guidelines for hosting accessible events and meetings” by the Toronto Metropolitan University. This resource covers how to make events accessible during the planning and hosting stages: www.torontomu.ca/accessibilit...

NNELS will be at the Marigold Library Conference on May 13! If you’re attending, we hope you’ll join us and CELA for the session “I belong at my library too! Creating accessible library services for children with disabilities.” For more information about the conference, visit: marigoldconference.ca

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We are sharing new children’s and young adult fiction titles in our collection. These titles are available in either braille or audiobook formats. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

New NNELS webinar alert! Join the NNELS team on May 13, at 11:00 am Pacific/2:00 pm Eastern to learn about how to access the NNELS collection using a Mac computer. Whether you’re a long-time iMac user or a brand-new owner, this one's for you. Learn more here: nnels.ca/nnels-webinars

Happy #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting the CNIB article, "Step by Step: A how-to manual for guiding someone who is blind or partially sighted.” This guide includes techniques and general tips, like speaking directly to the person and describing your surroundings: cnib.ca/sites/defaul...

Wednesday means it’s time for what’s #NewInNNELS! We have non-fiction books for you this week, including self-help, history and geography, medicine, and music. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more titles: nnels.ca/recently-added

Happy book birthday to Therese Estacion's Jelly, Baby! We're excited to celebrate the simultaneous release of "Jelly, Baby" by Therese Estacion, making this fantastic new book available in mainstream and alternative formats on the same day. #braille #simultaneousRelease #EquitableReadingLandscape

The One eRead Canada / Un Livrel Canada live events begin Wednesday! This is a national digital book club and the 2026 selection is “What I Know About You” / “Ce que je sais de toi” by Éric Chacour (translated by Pablo Strauss). To learn more about One eRead live events, visit: 1ereadlivrelcanada.ca

NNELS is at BCLA! If you’re attending BCLA today, stop by the BC Libraries Cooperative booth (#20) to say hi and learn more about the services the Co-op provides, including NNELS. You can find more information about the 2026 BCLA library conference here: site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...

Happy World Book and Copyright Day! Today, we celebrate books, authors, publishers, libraries, and content providers who help get books to everyone, including those with print disabilities in Canada. #WorldBookAndCopyrightDay #AccessibleReading #AlternateFormat #a11y

NNELS is presenting at BCLA! You can attend the “Canadian Copyright Act and Accessible Content: Overview & Best Practices” session, presented by Daniella Levy-Pinto (NNELS), Laurie Davidson (CELA), and Adam Wilton (PVCRI and ARC-BC) on April 23 at 9:00 am Pacific: site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...

Happy Earth Day! If you would like to celebrate Earth Day this year by reading about nature, gardening, or the animals that live with us on this planet, NNELS has some great genre collections for you to explore (login required to download titles). #EarthDay #AlternateFormat #a11y

Join the One eRead book club! The Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC/CBUC) invites public libraries and readers to participate in One eRead Canada / Un Livrel Canada, a national digital book club. To learn more about One eRead, visit: 1ereadlivrelcanada.ca

It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting “Communication Etiquette” by CNIB: Deafblind Community Services. This short article outlines the best communication etiquette to follow, the most important of which is to first ask: deafblindservices.ca/resources/co...

The Canada Reads debates wrap up today! Tune in to @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social, @cbcgem.bsky.social, or CBC Listen to hear the panellists and host Ali Hassan conclude this year’s debate. You can learn more about the debates here: www.cbc.ca/books/canada...

What’s #NewInNNELS this week? We’re excited to offer all three audiobooks from Jennifer Estep's Gargoyle Queen series. Follow Crown Princess Gemma Ripley as she works to save her kingdom from evil forces. Click the links below or visit the recently added collection for more: nnels.ca/recently-added

The 2026 @bcla.bsky.social Conference is almost here! NNELS joins CELA and PRCVI/ARC-BC to present the “Canadian Copyright Act and Accessible Content: Overview & Best Practices” on April 23, at 9:00 am Pacific. For more information about the session, visit: site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...