Alt. Format Textbooks

Alternative format textbooks provide accessible versions of course materials for students with qualifying disabilities, including formats such as digital text, audio or other accessible media.

Students requesting reasonable accommodations are responsible for self-identifying by registering with Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA), Higher Education Learning Program (HELP) or the College Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders (College Program) and for providing appropriate documentation of a disability to the office/program with whom the student chooses to register.

OAA, HELP and the College Program will assist the student in obtaining alternate format textbooks and course materials once approved for services.

The document linked below explains how to request alternative format materials, required documentation and timelines to ensure students receive course content in a usable format.

Early requests are encouraged to support timely delivery and academic success. Request the reasonable accommodation of alt. textbooks by completing the Request for Accommodations form online.

Before requesting accessible textbooks:

1. Prior to registration, meet with your academic advisor to learn about the course(s) you want
   to take and any required materials for the class.
2. Register for classes using priority registration.
3. For first time requests only, register with ODS, HELP and the College Program and
   receive textbooks in alternate format as an approved accommodation. Students served by
   HELP and/or the College Program may be referred to ODS. Submit an Alternate Textbook
   Format Request with registration materials if you have the information necessary to
   complete the form.
4. For first time requests only, meet with ODS, HELP or the College Program to discuss
   your accommodation needs, the Requesting Textbooks in Alternate Formats Procedure and
   to sign the Alternate Textbook Contract.
5. After priority registration meet with the course instructor(s) to discuss all of your
   accommodations as set forth in your accommodation letter(s), including but not limited to
   the nature, format, requirements of the course and any required textbook(s).
6. If you have not already done so, submit an Alternate Textbook Format Request
   and syllabi, if available, to the ODS or HELP in person for each class to ODS, HELP or
   the College Program in person. A new Alternate Textbook Format Request must be
   submitted/or each academic term you wish to receive an alternate textbook. Bring proof
   of purchase and the textbook with you when you submit the form to ODS, HELP or the
   College Program.
7. For course materials only, submit an Alternate Textbook Format Request and
   course syllabi to ODS, HELP or the College Program for each academic term you wish to
   receive textbooks/materials in alternate format.
8. Inform ODS, HELP or the College Program and submit new Alternate Format Request
   Forms if any changes occur to your schedule (drop/add/withdrawal from courses).
9. Notify ODS, HELP or the College Program if you are experiencing any difficulties with
   the alternate textbook format.