Toronto Public Library Welcomes International Collection of Books for and About Children and Teens with Disabilities

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The IBBY Collection of Books for Young People with Disabilities at North York Central Library features more than 3,000 multilingual books in a variety of accessible formats, including sign language, Braille, Blissymbolics, Picture Communication Symbols, tactile and textile. The collection includes books for children and teens with developmental delays, language disabilities and reading difficulties, stories in traditional format, as well as games and Kamishibai. The IBBY Collection complements Toronto Public Library’s materials in large print, talking books, audiobooks, descriptive and closed captioned videos, as well as inclusive programs and outreach visits, accessible spaces and adaptive technology. The entire IBBY Collection at Toronto Public Library can be browsed at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ibby.

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