Accessibility

At Oakville Public Library (OPL), we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our services and collections. Here's how we make accessibility a priority:

• Materials in Multiple Formats: Access materials from our website in print or request alternate formats to suit your needs.
• Diverse Content Options: Explore our wide range of accessible formats, including large print books, DAISY discs, and audiobooks.
• Reading Aids: Utilize tools designed to enhance your experience with print materials.
• Delivery Service: Can’t visit the library in person? We’ll bring pre-selected materials directly to your door.
• Friendly Assistance: Our staff are here to support you - just let us know how we can help!

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)

Through OPL’s partnership with the Centre for Equitable Library Access, customers with print disabilities can enjoy access to a vast collection of books, newspapers, and magazines in accessible formats such as audio, digital text, and braille.

ReachDeck Toolbar

Need Help Accessing Our Website? We've Got You Covered!

Whether you find reading challenging, have a visual impairment, or prefer to browse in your native language, the ReachDeck Toolbar is here to help.

How to Use ReachDeck:

1. Look for the orange "stick person" button in the header on any page of our website.
2. Click it to launch the ReachDeck Toolbar, which will appear at the top of your screen.
3. To hear any text read aloud, click the first "pointed finger" icon on the toolbar and hover your mouse over the text.

What Can ReachDeck Do?

ReachDeck makes our website more accessible with these powerful features:

• Text-to-Speech: Click or select any text to have it read aloud.
• Translation: Instantly translate content into over 100 languages.
• Text Magnification: Enlarge text and listen as it's read out loud.
• MP3 Conversion: Convert selected text into an MP3 audio file for on-the-go listening.
• Screen Mask: Reduce screen glare with a customizable tinted mask.
• Web Page Simplifier: Focus on the main content by removing unnecessary clutter.
• Picture Dictionary: See visual aids related to selected text.

Explore ReachDeck today and enjoy a more accessible and user-friendly browsing experience!

Connect with Us

Have questions? Contact us to speak with an OPL staff member and learn more about our accessible collections and services. Let us help you make the most of your library experience!