Print accessible cancer information pathfinder
Books in accessible formats
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Centre for Equitable Library Access
Books in a choice of accessible formats: audio, braille or accessible e-books. There is the option to digitally download books or receive them by mail. Fill out an online registration form or visit a participating public library for access.
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National Network for Equitable Library Service
Books in accessible formats for Canadians with print disabilities. Books can be produced by request through participating public libraries.
Pamphlets in accessible formats
Advocacy guides
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Self Advocacy Guide for Cancer Patients on the Autism Spectrum (Autism Canada)
If you identify as a person on the autism spectrum, you might need some support with sensory or communication issues as you navigate cancer. This patient self-advocacy guide that could help you think about how to access the best healthcare possible, have effective conversations with your healthcare team; and reduce your stress. You can print it, underline the parts that are most important to you, and share them with your healthcare team.
Support programs
This is a list of support programs offered by community organizations and BC Cancer. You can find more support programs offered at each BC Cancer centre and in the community on the BC Cancer website.
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BC Cancer Interpreters
Provincial Language Services provides sign language and deaf interpreter services and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provided at no charge to patients and/or their families. You do not need a referral to use this service. If you need an interpreter, please let the admitting desk at your regional cancer centre know or let one of your health-care team members know at any time during your treatment.
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8-1-1 or 7-1-1
People who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS), or Teletypewriter (TTY).
Video Relay Services (VRS) sign language interpretation is free for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. Sign up with VRS and have them call 604-215-5101.
Call 7-1-1 to access the Teletypewriter (TTY) relay service. A TTY call allows a person with a hearing or speech disability to reach a relay operator to facilitate a call with 8-1-1.
Disclaimer
Resources found in these Pathfinders have been chosen and evaluated by BC Cancer librarians with input from other BC Cancer staff members. Suggestions for additional resources for inclusion are welcome; however, the Library reserves the final right to decide which websites and resources will be included. See our Inclusion/removal policy.
Resources are reviewed on a regular basis, however, the Library cannot guarantee the function, accuracy, or currency of the websites and the information contained within them.
The BC Cancer library system consists of a central library at Vancouver Centre, and branches in Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, and Victoria where both patient and professional collections are available on site. Librarian staff are available at all centres, including Surrey.
The BC Cancer library system consists of a central library at Vancouver Centre, and branches in Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, and Victoria where both patient and professional collections are available on site. Librarian staff are available at all centres, including Surrey.