Printed Materials in Alternative Formats
(Braille, electronic text, large print, etc.)

 

Students who are blind, low vision or have various types of learning disabilities may require that their reading materials be available in alternative formats, such as electronic text (e-text), Braille, large print or on tape.

Students are encouraged to request their textbooks in alternative formats as early as possible, often at the time of pre-registration. Requests are generally made through Disability Resources, although some students research the availability of materials on their own. Ordering and converting printed materials, especially course textbooks, to alternative formats is a lengthy process, so ample preparation time is needed.

There are several things that you can do to help assure the availability of printed materials in alternative formats:

• Contact the instructor of the course to get book information prior to the semester.  With this book information, you or with assistance from the DRC, can look for available accessible sources (publisher, RFBD, etc.)
• Request a copy of the course syllabus that includes dates and pages for required readings on or before the first day of class.