
What is a print disability?
Print disabilities, also known as perceptual disabilities, can be permanent or temporary. They include three broad categories of people who require accessible formats.
Individuals may have a:
- Learning disability: An impairment relating to comprehension.
- Physical disability: The inability to hold or manipulate a book.
- Visual disability: Severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes.
Accessible Reading Services and Collections at the Squamish Public Library
The library has a variety of reading services and collections for people with a print disability. Select a topic below to learn more about each one.
How to access our accessible reading materials?
To use any of our library services for people with print disabilities, you must first sign up as a patron with a print disability.
This is self-reported by the patron, or their parent or guardian.
To sign-up:
- Speak to a staff member and they will designate you as a patron with a print disability in our system.
- This, along with your library card number and password, will give you access to all our accessible reading resources above.
Get Started
Ready to access books in a format that suits your needs? Explore our services and get started today. For more information or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.