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Funding and governance of library and information services for visually impaired people: international case studies

Part2:Country studies

Canada

Overall availability of material in alternative formats

It has been estimated that only 2-5% of published information in English and 1-2% of published information in French is available in alternative formats.

Newspapers

There is no exact data. Many newspapers are available online, but no data as to how accessible these are. CNIB offers over 40 newspapers online or by phone.

Magazines

It is likely that less than 2% of titles are available.

Education

Less than 5% of educational materials.

Official publications

The Government of Canada has a policy to make all publications available in an alternative format on request.