Students with print-disabilities who have alternate formats as a reasonable accommodation can request their textbooks and other academic materials be converted to an accessible format. DRC often provides academic content in an accessible “e-text” or electronic document format through DRC’s Student Login. Other formats, such as Braille, are also available.
Requesting Alternate Formats (E-text)
Online Request Process
- Log into the DRC Student Login using your NetID and password.
- In the “Select Accommodations for Your Class,” use the checkboxes to select your class(es).
- Next select the button labeled "Step 2 - Continue to Customize Your Accommodations."
- Select the "E-Text" checkbox and then select "Update Request” button.
- Navigate to the "My Accommodations" menu and select the "Alternative Formats" link.
In the "Additional Book or Reading Materials" section:- Select the Class you are requesting alternative materials
- Fill in the information for the following:
- Books: Title, ISBN, author, copyright date.
- D2L Readings: All students are encouraged to use Ally in D2L to convert their readings.
- If Ally's conversion is not sufficient, please submit a request indicating "D2L readings" for "Reading Material Title."
- Other: Any articles or material outside of D2L, please email AltFormats@arizona.edu with the information.
- Select the "Submit Request" button.
- Provide Proof of Ownership using the "Upload Book Receipt" section.
- Select the "Choose file" button to upload your receipt.
- Select the course the receipt is for using the checkboxes next to each course.
- Use the "Note" section to provide any further information.
- Options for proof of ownership include:
- The original purchase receipt (photocopy, scan, or photo).
- The book’s copyright page (photocopy, scan, or photo).
- After providing your Class material information and proof of purchase for books, DRC will process your request.
- Textbooks: DRC will contact publishers to request an accessible version.
- Occasionally, the AltFormats team may contact you for a hard copy of the book to scan and convert.
- Inclusive Access Textbooks: Most “Inclusive Access” materials include accessibility features and do not need to be converted and requests may be canceled. However, if you experience any barriers, email AltFormats@arizona.edu. View more about Inclusive Access - Accessibility.
- Textbooks: DRC will contact publishers to request an accessible version.
Video Tutorial
View the video tutorial on Submitting your E-Text Requests.
Accessing Alternate Format Materials
- You will receive an email notification once materials are available for download.
- Log into the DRC Student Login using your NetID and password.
- Navigate to the "My Accommodations" menu and select the "Alternative Formats" link.
- Under the section labeled "List Books Currently Being Processed" locate the book title column to find the completed book.
- In the "Status" column of the book title that is completed, select the red "Download Book" button to access your materials.