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Return Items Borrowed for Students with Visual Impairments

    Alberta schools are responsible for returning items to the LRC, Specialized Services for the Visually Impaired (SSVI). Ship to:

      Learning Resources Centre
      Specialized Services for the Visually Impaired (SSVI)
      12360 142 ST
      EDMONTON AB  T5L 4X9

    Please refer to the following chart for shipping options:

    Canada Post
    Literature for the Blind
    See Regulations at www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/e09-e.asp
    Postage Free
  • Braille books
  • Audio resources
  • Electronic resources
  • Canada Post
    Regular Letter Mail
    Prepaid Only / Postal Rates
  • Large Print books
  • Durable kits
    Must be returned in the original containers and/or shipping boxes
  • Equipment:
    • Braillers
    • Cassette recorders
    • Calculators (other than scientific)
    Must be returned in the original shipping boxes
  • Courier Service
    DHL, Purolator, etc
    Prepaid Only (do not insure, courier service required for tracking purposes)
  • Fragile/expensive kits:
    • Light box materials (all levels)
    • Mini-Lite box materials
    Must be returned in the original containers and/or shipping boxes
  • Equipment:
    • Closed Circuit TV systems
    • Language Masters
    • Scientific calculators
    • Braille notetakers
    Must be returned in the original shipping boxes
  • Some school districts have courier services in place. Please contact your district office to confirm that these services will deliver to the LRC.

    As schools are financially responsible for the equipment until it is received by the SSVI, it is recommended that all equipment be returned by a courier service for tracking purposes.

February 21, 2012