Accessibility

Huntsville Public Library is committed to including everyone in our library community. Regardless of ability, our facilities are accessible and our collections are available in formats that meet a variety of needs. We support and follow the principles and guidelines of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

You will find accessible parking spaces, a ramp to the front door, and automatic door openers. Our library, meeting rooms, and washrooms have generous room for wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices. We have a walker available for use, guide-dogs are welcome, and our staff are always happy to assist you on request

In the library we offer large print books and audiobooks on CD.

We are happy to help you find publications and documents in other accessible formats. Please contact the Central Service Desk.

Our virtual library has eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive, which provide text size and font options, including OpenDyslexic font. Films from Kanopy with descriptive audio and/or closed captioning are also available.

We have assistive devices available for use, including:

• Enlarge text and images with our ClearView+ Optelec print magnifier.
• Listen to books using our DAISY reader\VICTOR Reader Stratus. This device can be checked out from the library for home use. With it's large tactile buttons and speaker or headphone options, the VICTOR Reader can play Daisy or MP3 audiobooks.
• Use our accessible computer with a screen reader and large print keyboard.

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) offers accessible, alternative ways of reading, including:

• DAISY audiobooks
• Braille
• E-text
• Described video

Request titles from the CELA collection, or CELA can select titles for you based on your reading interests. CELA will deliver materials to your home, or you can download them directly to a DAISY Reader or other device. An active library card is required to register for CELA services.