Accessible Collections and Assistive Technology
Accessible Collections
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.
Audiobooks on CD
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.
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.
Sensory Kits
Assistive Devices
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.
Magnifiers
Large Print Keyboards
A black-on-yellow large print keyboard for people who prefer enhanced contrast. Available at all library locations.
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.
ReachDeck Toolbar
ReachDeck reads website content ‘out loud’, using the most natural and engaging voice and transforms your online reading experience.
At the Library
Home Services
Grow with Babytime
Sensory Kits
Tots & Tea
Local Resources
InGIRLS CLUB
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
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.
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.
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.
Aspire Richmond
Aspire Richmond provides programs and services for infants with special needs, and children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Richmond Centre for Disability
RCD is a not-for-profit community based resource centre supporting independent living for people with disabilities.
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.
Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association
Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association provides Therapeutic Riding for people, primarily children and youth with disabilities.
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.
Provincial Resources
Vancouver Coastal Health Services & Resources
Access safe, quality health care services and information to support your health and well-being.
SPARC BC
BC Accessibility Hub
The BC Accessibility Hub assists organizations, disability groups, and individuals with disabilities to make BC more accessible and inclusive.
Accessibility Supports and Services
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.
Alzheimer Society of British Columbia
Find dementia-related information, programs, services, education and resources
Assistive Technology British Columbia
Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.
BC Centre for Ability
BC Centre for Ability designs and delivers community-based services for persons with diverse abilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal Resources
Accessibility Resource Centre
Federal resources and tools to help improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Resources
Accessibility resources and guidelines prepared and shared by Accessibility Standards Canada.
Accessibility Canada Act
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
A national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada.
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.