Accessible Collections and Assistive Technology

Accessible Collections

Digital ebooks & Digital Audiobooks

Digital ebooks & Digital Audiobooks

Enjoying ebooks and audiobooks from Libby on your tablet, smartphone and computer is easy with the Libby app. Check out our digital collections page to find out more. Libby has a range of accessibility features such as screen reader support and adjustable text size.

Digital ebooks & Digital Audiobooks
Audiobooks on CD

Audiobooks on CD

Audiobooks on CD contains the audio of a specified book for your enjoyment.

 

Audiobooks on CD
Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (e.g. DAISY, MP3 CDs, large print)

Does RPL not have the book you’re for? You might be able to order it in from another library! Illume is the Interlibrary loan service between public and post-secondary libraries in BC & Yukon.

Interlibrary Loan
Accessible Audiobook Collection

Accessible Audiobook Collection

This collection provides audiobooks to patrons with a perceptual disability (also called a print disability), in addition to the library’s regular audiobook collection.

Accessible Audiobook Collection
Sensory Kits

Sensory Kits

Kits intended to support customers with a variety of sensory needs.

Sensory Kits

Assistive Devices

DAISY Players

DAISY Players

A DAISY player is an audiobook player specifically designed for users with perceptual disabilities. The library has DAISY players available to borrow. You must register as an Accessible Audiobook Collection user to borrow a DAISY player.

DAISY Players
Magnifiers

Magnifiers

We have magnifiers available for use at all our library locations.

Magnifiers
Large Print Keyboards

Large Print Keyboards

A black-on-yellow large print keyboard for people who prefer enhanced contrast. Available at all library locations.

Large Print Keyboards
Phonak Sound Field

Phonak Sound Field

A sound field system allows speech from the microphone user to be evenly distributed across an entire room.

Make a request for a program or event using the Phonak Sound Field.

Phonak Sound Field
ReachDeck Toolbar

ReachDeck Toolbar

ReachDeck reads website content ‘out loud’, using the most natural and engaging voice and transforms your online reading experience.

ReachDeck Toolbar

At the Library

Home Services

Home Services

Learn about our Home Services.

Home Services
Feedback

Feedback

Let us know your suggestions, and comments.

Feedback
Grow with Babytime

Grow with Babytime

Inclusive, development-focused babytime program and discussion.

Grow with Babytime
Sensory Kits

Sensory Kits

Kits intended to support customers with a variety of sensory needs.

Sensory Kits
Tots & Tea

Tots & Tea

Inclusive, development-focused babytime program and discussion.

Tots & Tea

Local Resources

InGIRLS CLUB

InGIRLS CLUB

InGIRLS CLUB celebrates and connects girls with neuro/developmental differences.

InGIRLS CLUB
Pacific Autism Family Network

Pacific Autism Family Network

The GoodLife Fitness Family Autism hub is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families

Pacific Autism Family Network
Pathways Clubhouse

Pathways Clubhouse

A non-profit organization creating an inclusive community through meaningful work and relationships, education, quality housing, and a sense of belonging. We collaborate with people and organizations in the broader community to educate and eliminate the stigma around mental illness while championing mental wellness.

Pathways Clubhouse
Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition

Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition

A coalition of Richmond residents and agencies working together to reduce poverty, and the impacts of poverty with research, projects, and public education.

Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition
City of Richmond Accessibility & Poverty Reduction

City of Richmond Accessibility & Poverty Reduction

The Accessibility and Poverty Reduction section works to identify and remove barriers to participation so the City’s built environment, programs and services are open, accessible and appropriate for everyone, regardless of means or ability.

City of Richmond Accessibility & Poverty Reduction
Aspire Richmond

Aspire Richmond

Aspire Richmond provides programs and services for infants with special needs, and children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Aspire Richmond
Richmond Centre for Disability

Richmond Centre for Disability

RCD is a not-for-profit community based resource centre supporting independent living for people with disabilities.

Richmond Centre for Disability
Developmental Disabilities Association

Developmental Disabilities Association

The Developmental Disabilities Association maximizes the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through life-long programs, supports, and advocacy.

Developmental Disabilities Association
Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association

Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association

Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association provides Therapeutic Riding for people, primarily children and youth with disabilities.

Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association
Special Olympics British Columbia – Richmond

Special Olympics British Columbia – Richmond

Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities all across British Columbia.

Special Olympics British Columbia – Richmond

Provincial Resources

Vancouver Coastal Health Services & Resources

Vancouver Coastal Health Services & Resources

Access safe, quality health care services and information to support your health and well-being.

Vancouver Coastal Health Services & Resources
SPARC BC

SPARC BC

The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. advances social justice and inclusion.

SPARC BC
BC Accessibility Hub

BC Accessibility Hub

The BC Accessibility Hub assists organizations, disability groups, and individuals with disabilities to make BC more accessible and inclusive.

BC Accessibility Hub
Accessibility Supports and Services

Accessibility Supports and Services

Find services and supports for people with disabilities.

Accessibility Supports and Services
ALS Society of British Columbia

ALS Society of British Columbia

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of British Columbia (ALS BC) supports the physical and emotional needs of people living with ALS and their caregivers.

ALS Society of British Columbia
Alzheimer Society of British Columbia

Alzheimer Society of British Columbia

Find dementia-related information, programs, services, education and resources

Alzheimer Society of British Columbia
Assistive Technology British Columbia

Assistive Technology British Columbia

Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.

Assistive Technology British Columbia
BC Centre for Ability

BC Centre for Ability

BC Centre for Ability designs and delivers community-based services for persons with diverse abilities.

BC Centre for Ability
Canucks Autism Network

Canucks Autism Network

CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond.

Canucks Autism Network
CNIB

CNIB

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.

CNIB
Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick Hansen Foundation

Today, roughly one in five Canadians identify as having a disability, and that number is growing as our population ages. We’re working on breaking down one of the most fundamental barriers that people with disabilities still face: physical barriers in the places where we live, work, learn and play.

Rick Hansen Foundation
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

For over 67 years, Wavefront Centre has proudly served Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing British Columbians and their families.

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

Federal Resources

Accessibility Resource Centre

Accessibility Resource Centre

Federal resources and tools to help improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Accessibility Resource Centre
Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility resources and guidelines prepared and shared by Accessibility Standards Canada.

Accessibility Resources
Accessibility Canada Act

Accessibility Canada Act

Accessibility standards and regulations.

Accessibility Canada Act
Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Council of Canadians with Disabilities

A national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada.

Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Canadian Disability Resources Society

Canadian Disability Resources Society

The Canadian Disability Resources Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Canadians with disabilities, their caregivers, and the professionals who support them.

Canadian Disability Resources Society

Accessibility Resources for Adults

Accessibility Resources for Adults

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Disability Visibility

Wong, Alice

Mean Baby

Blair, Selma

Demystifying Disability

Ladau, Emily

Sipping Dom Pérignon Through A Straw

Ndopu, Eddie

Crip up the Kitchen

Sherred, Jules

Dyslexia and Me

Udokporo, Onyinye

Accessibility Resources for Children

Accessibility Resources for Children

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Come Over to My House

Hull, Eliza

A Day With No Words

Hammond, Tiffany

We Move Together

Fritsch, Kelly

Show Me A Sign

LeZotte, Ann Clare

The Awesome Autistic Go-to Guide

Purkis, Yenn

Continuum

Man, Chella