New five-year accessibility plan outlines Cambridge Public Library’s commitment to removing barriers for all

Cambridge Public Library releases its new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, outlining the actions it will take over the next five years to make library spaces, services, technologies, collections, and programs even more accessible and welcoming for everyone in the Cambridge community. 

The plan reflects the library’s commitment to removing barriers so that every resident can fully participate in everything the library has to offer.

“Cambridge Public Library belongs to everyone. Our free services and collections already support residents at every stage of life, but we know there is more we can do. We believe accessibility should go further than meeting a standard. We want every member to feel welcome and able to participate. Over the next five years we will continue to remove barrier by enhancing library spaces, expanding our assistive technology resources and invest in staff training.” Chrissy Hodgins, CEO of Cambridge Public Library. 

In 2025, Cambridge Public Library worked with The Abilities Centre, an Ontario community hub, research lab and innovation incubator, to facilitate focus groups and surveys and provide recommendations for improvement. 

This five-year plan turns these recommendations into actionable steps to remove barriers by continually improving digital accessibility, enhancing library spaces, expanding accessible technologies, improving staff training, and consulting with the community.

Read the 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan on our Mission and Strategic Plan page.