Happy #GuideFriday!
This week, we have the resource “Philosophy: What is Inclusive Design?” by the Inclusive Design Research Centre. This resource provides an overview of the differences between inclusive design and universal design.
You can read it here: https://idrc.ocadu.ca/about/philosophy/
It’s Low Vision Awareness Month!
Low Vision Awareness Month is a great opportunity to learn more about how people with low vision experience the world. Low vision can greatly affect how individuals read, but accessible technologies such as screen magnification and enhancement software can help make reading easier.
You can compare the different software options available here: https://nnels.ca/screen-magnification-and-enhancement-software
It’s White Cane Week!
The first week of February marks White Cane Week, which is a great opportunity for everyone to learn more about white canes and what they represent. For many people who are blind or have low vision, it is more than just a mobility tool; it helps people move through their communities with confidence and independence.
You can learn more about White Cane Week on the Canadian Council of the Blind website: https://ccbnational.net/shaggy/white-cane-week/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23010068855&gbraid=0AAAAA9kRbwHQVEGIAIZO4pLw5ovGH0Ud-&gclid=CjwKCAiAs4HMBhBJEiwACrfNZXQnrvovSHO_lpawJyCEURnY6E-w2Cb9z4UHsKfgIQm877Pd_VP6hBoCfmwQAvD_BwE
Want to know more about accessible reading in Canada? Join NNELS, CELA and BANQ for the Accessible Reading Symposium on March 11 and 12, 2026.
This exciting two-day virtual symposium brings together stakeholders across the Canadian accessible reading landscape, including readers, authors, library staff, publishers, and content and technology providers.
You can read more about this free bilingual event and register here: https://celalibrary.ca/accessible-reading-symposium-2026
