The short answer is, “yes.” Textbook publishers are often not able to provide books in digital formats that are usable or acquired in time for a course. Publishers do grant authorization to create digital copies of traditional texts for eligible students with disabilities. However, textbook conversion is a time-consuming, labor-intensive task. Every semester the DSS office Alternate Media staff creates screen-readable text (e-text), Braille, or other formats for students.
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I've been debating about the textbook and other course materials I want to use for my class, but the DSS office keeps asking for this information? Do I have to provide it?
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Where in Google Drive are my alternate media books?
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Google Drive and Altmedia Access
Alternate Media books and resources are shared in SSU Google Drive. Read&Write, EquatIO, and Text Help ePub Reader works with some Google Apps and files available in Google Drive.
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What accessibility features does Canvas have?
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How do I download a file in an alternate format from Canvas with Ally
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Steps To Download files from Canvas is alternate formats with Ally
- Click on the Alternative Formats link or the Ally Download icon located next to the file name
- Select your preferred alternate format, options available:
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HTML for viewing in the browser and on mobile devices
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ePub for reading as an e-book on an iPad and other e-book readers
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What do I do if a student has requested that my exams be converted into alternate media?
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To convert an exam into alternate media for a student with a print-related disability, faculty may submit their exam and the instructions for administering this accommodated exam by the DSS office using our online Accommodated Test Instruction form at: Submit Exam Online.
