Accessible Formats
Accessible Formats are course materials including textbooks, documents, exams, handouts, etc., converted into various accessible MS Word documents, PDF’s, Braille, etc.
Faculty will receive a Notification of Academic Accommodation email from The Office of Disability Services (ODS) when eligible students have requested accessible format accommodations. If a student addresses faculty directly with a request for accessible formats, please direct the student to contact the ODS.
When accessible format conversions require substantial time to prepare, faculty will be asked to provide the class syllabus well in advance of the term.
When a new textbook is selected, ask the publisher if the textbook is available in electronic text (E-text). If the choice is between two textbooks of comparable content, and only one of these is available in E-text, the fully accessible textbook should be selected.
If the E-text format is unavailable, request a desk copy from the publisher for ODS to convert into an accessible format.
It is important to remember that some of the supplemental materials might not be accessible to all students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
The Office of Disability Services
disabilityservices@xula.edu
504-520-7607