Advocacy Publications

La Bibliothèque en français

• Issues and Myths about Library Services for Canadians with a Print Disability
  This is a primer for advocates who wish to learn more about the issues and concerns about library services for Canadians who have a print disability. Contains statistics and answers to assumptions about library services.
  
  
• Briefing Document for Federal Officials and Politicians: Library Service for Canadians with a Print Disability
  Use this document for advocating with your municipal, provincial, or federal government contact(s). Available in the following formats:
  • Briefing Document (MS Word Format)
  • Briefing Document (Plain Text Format)
  
  
• The Right to Access Information for All Canadians: A Summary of Canadian Legislation
  This document provides an overview of legislation relating to the right to access information and library services. The summary contains excerpts from Canadian library and human rights legislation and examples of case law. This resource is intended for informational purposes only. Available in the following formats:
  • Legislation Overview (MS Word Format)
  • Legislation Overview (Plain Text Format)
  
  
• The Canadian Library Association (CLA) report: A National Network for Equitable Library Services for Canadians with Print Disabilities outlines a strategy for library service.
  The report can be accessed from the CLA website at:
  
  • http://www.cla.ca/issues/nnels_final.htm