The CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access) library is a Canadian not-for-profit service designed for people with print disabilities (eg. blindness, visual impairment, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities) to access a vast, free collection of over 1 million accessible titles. It provides materials in formats like audio, braille, and e-text, tailored for compatibility with assistive technologies.

How to Access the CELA Library & Select Books

• Visit CELA’s website to sign up for a free account or print and fill out this form and deliver to your nearest branch.

  • Please add the Leeds & the Thousand Islands Public Library as an authorized designate to ensure our staff is able to assist you if required.

  • If you would like to check out our Envoy Connect Talking Book Player, be sure to include the Direct to Player option when creating your account.

• Using the CELA website, add your prefered books to your bookshelf (Daisy Direct to Player option) to prepare them for download.

Loading Books onto the Envoy Connect Player

• The Envoy Connect Talking Book Player is available to our CELA eligible Patrons to borrow.

• To load books on the Envoy Connect using your computer, download the CELA Connect Software and connect the device using the provided USB cable.

• To load books on the Envoy Connect using your handheld device, download the Dolphin Easy Reader app and connect the device using the provided USB cable.

  To check out one of our Envoy Connect Talking Book Players, your materials must be added to your CELA Bookshelf at least one day in advance before uploading. Patrons may add items to their CELA bookshelf (Daisy Direct to Player) themselves, or contact us at 613-659-3885 for staff assistance.