A print disability prevents or inhibits a person from reading materials in conventional print format. According to the Canadian Copyright Act, “perceptual disability” means an impairment that prevents or inhibits a person from reading or hearing a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work in its original format and includes a disability resulting from:
- Severe or total impairment of sight or hearing or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes;
- The inability to hold or manipulate a book; or
- An impairment relating to comprehension.
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I certify that I am a person with a perceptual disability based on the definition provided above. I understand that the library reserves the right to ask for verification from a competent authority* at any time. If I am unable to provide verification upon request, I understand that the library will revoke access to restricted content.
Restricted material is for my personal use only. I will not copy, share, or redistribute restricted materials.
*Competent authority refers to doctors of medicine, ophthalmologists, optometrists, registered nurses, registered therapists, special education teachers, professional staff of hospitals, institutions, and public agencies (e.g. social workers, case workers, counselors).