Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Equitable reading through increased production of alternate formats, training and awareness
Agreement Number:
20142741
Agreement Value:
$5,337,277.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 10, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The objectives of the Program is to increase the production of alternate format reading materials for persons with print disabilities.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome(s) of Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) are: .• the production of alternate formats in one or more Indigenous languages.• the production of multiple types (more than one) of alternate format reading materials in hard copy and/or digital alternate formats. .meet the alternate format needs of those in rural, remote, and/or northern locations (ensuring that residents of rural, and/or remote, and/or northern locations have access to the alternate format materials)
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8V4Y9
Reference Number:
014-2024-2025-Q4-00055
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
805819091RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
National Network for Equitable Library Service
Recipient's Legal Name:
BC Libraries Cooperative 2009
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59041
Program:
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP)
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) is to ensure the increased production of new alternate formats, for the needs of persons with print disabilities, from existing reading materials.
Coverage:
National