Libraries
Online Resources for Manitoba Educators
The Inclusion Support Branch provides educators in Manitoba with access to online resources: eBooks, eAudiobooks, video streaming, eJournals and other digital resources. More information, including how to register for an account, can be found on the Online Resources for Manitoba Educators site.
Alternate Formats Collection for Students with Print Disabilities
The Alternate Formats Collection supports the education of students with a print disability (blind/visually impaired, physically disabled, and learning disabled) by providing books in alternate formats (audio, braille, large print, and electronic text). Special learning equipment (loans and repairs), as well technology support for blind/visually impaired students is also offered by Consultants for the Blind/Visually Impaired. Vision screening training and equipment (loans and repairs), as well as post-secondary alternate format support can also be accessed.
DREF (Bibliothèque française)
La Direction des ressources éducatives françaises (DREF), a library of the Manitoba Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning, provides educators in the province with a range of instructional resources in a format that is both user-friendly and easily accessible on its web portal. The main purpose of the DREF is to make French-language instructional materials in various formats available to teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Français and Immersion schools, as well as at English Program schools offering French courses.
