Webinars for you

Webinars for you

Hands type on a laptop computer whose monitor displays the CELA logo.CELA offers free webinars on Zoom for our users. Our upcoming sessions include:

For more information about taking part in our webinars, check out Participating in a webinar on this page.

Webinar recordings

Check out our previous webinars and related resources on our Webinar recordings and resources page.

Starting with CELA: finding and getting books and magazines

Have you recently registered for CELA or would you like a refresher on how to find and read books and magazines? Or are you a designate who assists a CELA user with a print disability manage their library service? We’re pleased to share how you can use the 1.5 million titles available to you in this 60-minute webinar.

  • What CELA offers: books & more!
  • What kind of devices do you need to listen to CELA's books and magazines
  • Discover how to access a book or magazine using CELA's site: log in, search and choose a book
  • Find tutorials and videos for more help

To register for the online Zoom webinar please select the link below and fill in the registration form. To attend by phone, please call the Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273.

Tuesday Nov 25 2:00-3:00pm EST 

How to read CELA audiobooks and magazines: Transitioning from reading on CDs to other devices

Discover the many ways you can read CELA’s audiobooks and magazines using a variety of devices. This webinar is intended to support you as you transition off of CDs onto other players. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: 

  • Which audiobook players work with CELA audiobooks and magazines 
  • How to start using Envoy Connect devices, the EasyReader app or Direct to Player on your Humanware Stratus DAISY player 
  • Where to buy players 
  • How we can further support you through this transition 

To register for the online Zoom webinar please select the date below and fill in the registration form. To attend by phone, please call the Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273. 

Tues Dec 2 7:00-8:00pm EST

 

Getting Started with Accessible Reading Canada: Listen to CELA Audiobooks with Alexa

Join us for a live webinar introducing Accessible Reading Canada, a new way for CELA patrons to enjoy CELA audiobooks using Alexa-enabled smart speakers. This 60-minute session will walk you through how to use voice commands to search, browse, and listen to audiobooks from your CELA Direct to Player Bookshelf using the Accessible Reading Canada Alexa skill.

This webinar will cover:

  • What Alexa-enabled smart speakers are and how they work
  • How to set up and use the Accessible Reading Canada skill
  • How to use voice commands for browsing and reading
  • Where to find help guides and additional support

After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session to ask additional questions. This session will be recorded.

To register for the online Zoom webinar please select the link below and fill in the registration form. To attend by phone, please call the Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273.

Thurs Dec 4 2:30-3:30pm EST

Tues Feb 17 2:30-3:30pm EST

Using the Dolphin EasyReader app to read CELA books and magazines

Do you want to start getting books from CELA Library and be able to read those books on your mobile phone or tablet?

Whether you use a screen reader on Apple devices, or use the app visually, this session is for you.

CELA’s peer trainers will cover:

  • Connecting EasyReader to your CELA account
  • searching and browsing for books to add to your bookshelf
  • Viewing your book shelf and downloading a book
  • Reading a book and customizing your reading experience to suit your visual or neurodiversity needs.

This session is for both first time users wanting to get oriented to the EasyReader app and for those wishing to catch up with its latest updates and pick up some new tips and tricks.

To register for the online Zoom webinar please select the link below and fill in the registration form. To attend by phone, please call the Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273.

Wed Jan 14 2:00-3:00pm EST

Participating in a webinar

To take part in our webinars on Zoom, you will need a computer with an internet connection or you may join by phone. Please note:  Those joining by phone may incur long distance charges.

System requirements for using Zoom and a complete list of keyboard shortcuts are available on the Zoom website:

Here are some tips for using Zoom with a screen reader or on the phone:

Useful Zoom shortcuts
  PC Mac Phone
Raise/Lower hand Alt+Y Option+Y *9
Show/Hide chat window Alt+H Command+Shift+H  N/A
Mute/Unmute Alt+A Command+Shift+A *6

On iOS, all meeting controls are found on bottom row of the Zoom meeting window.

Registering for a webinar

To register for a training session on Zoom, click on the link with the webinar date and time and complete the registration form. (You will need to adjust the times for your region - all times given on the website are in Eastern Time). 

Joining a webinar

Once you have registered, you will receive your own link to join the webinar with the option of adding the information to your calendar.