February is Black History Month. NNELS recognizes Black History Month and the importance of Black voices, experiences, and contributions across history, culture, and innovation. Many powerful books by Black authors are available in accessible formats at NNELS, including (a Thread):
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The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is a digital public repository of books for readers with print disabilities. We provide books in accessible and alternate formats, such as DAISY, EPUB, BRF, and more, for Canadian library patrons.
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor, legal scholar Michelle Alexander argues that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." #EPUB https://nnels.ca/items/new-jim-crow
Go to NNELS to discover more books by Black authors in our collection (login required to download): https://nnels.ca/relations/black-authors
The new Jim Crow | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Praised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier as "brave and bold," this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor, legal scholar
In Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a young woman from Nigeria leaves behind her home and her first love to start a new life in America, only to find her dreams are not all she expected. #MP3 https://nnels.ca/items/americanah
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, in a new edition for young readers, is the true story of four African American female mathematicians known as "human computers" who helped John Glenn orbit the earth, and Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. #DAISY #MP3 https://nnels.ca/items/hidden-figures
In Beloved by Toni Morrison, Sethe, proud and beautiful, escaped from slavery but is haunted by its heritage - from the fires of the flesh to the heartbreaking challenges to the spirit. #DAISY https://nnels.ca/items/beloved-1
New NNELS webinar alert!
Join NNELS experts to learn about accessible reading on iOS devices on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern. iPhones and iPads are excellent reading devices thanks to their strong accessibility features and wide range of apps. Attend to learn about what you can do with them!
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mdnqqXBiSM2OWqtb82co3Q#/registration
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Accessible Reading on iOS at Your Fingertips. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
iPhones and iPads make for excellent reading devices thanks to their robust accessibility features and wide variety of apps. Join us to learn: - How to download books from NNELS onto your device - Other options for transferring books to your device, such as AirDrop and cloud services - Accessible apps you can use to read books in a variety of formats - Tips for getting the most out of VoiceOver, Zoom, and other accessibility features while reading
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
NNELS readers in our funding provinces and territories can request a title that is not in our collection or a title in a different format. The request form is available at https://nnels.ca/request-title (login required). #NewInNNELS
The Spring Farewell (Seasons of Belle Book 4) by Michelle Montebello, happily married and still living in Tuscany, Belle and Andre pursue their dreams of starting a family. They've commenced fertility treatment and are hopeful it will result in a pregnancy. But a surprise bombshell from Belle's best friend, Riley, puts their treatment on hold. #EPUB https://nnels.ca/items/spring-farewell-seasons-belle-book-4