Disability and accessibility

The Bibliothèque publique d’information offers cultural activities and services accessible to people with disabilities. Special attention is given to people with reading difficulties (visual impairment, dys disorders, etc.).

Contact us:

• By email at the following address: lecture-handicap@bpi.fr
• By phone: +33(0)1 44 78 44 97 or +33(0)1 44 78 41 85
• By phone via Acceo for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

The Reading and Disability department

The Reading and Disability department is the point of contact for issues related to welcoming people with disabilities to the Bpi. This department works with other library departments to offer accessible cultural services (collections, mediation, cultural events, etc.) to everyone, regardless of their disability.

It is responsible for the operation of the booths, individual workspaces dedicated to users who are unable to read. It is also jointly responsible for the Easy Reading (FAL) area.

The department also has a national mission in the field of reading and disability, working closely with the Book and Reading Department (Ministry of Culture) and all relevant partners. Every year, it organizes a study day on “Reading and Disability” and coordinates the Disability – Health section of the Bpi’s professional website.

To stay informed about accessible events at the Bpi (tours, workshops, conferences, etc.), subscribe to the “Reading and Disability” newsletter (in French only).