Alternative Textbook Formats

To request this accommodation:

New Students

1. Fill out ADS Application
2. The ADS student will meet with an Accessibility Advisor to discuss appropriate accommodations. If Alternative Textbook accommodations are needed, the Accessibility Advisor will work with the student to determine the best book format.

ONCE APPROVED/RETURNING ADS STUDENTS

1.  The student will submit a Semester Request online each semester.
   Semester Accommodation Requests Tutorial
2.  Upon completing the Semester Request, if Alternative Text is needed, the student will fill out the Alternative Textbook Request Form (below).

Processing Time and Copyright

• Book requests may take up to two weeks or more after the request has been submitted.
• Due to copyright law a student is required to purchase or rent their textbook and provide proof of purchase/rental in order for the ADS to provide a copy in an alternative format.
• ADS works with publishers to obtain electronic copies of textbooks that we can convert to other formats. There may be occasions when that is not possible, and the student will need to bring in their physical book to be cut and scanned.
• Some courses do not require students to buy the textbook as they are included in the course and available online through Canvas or another website. These books may already be accessible using the Kurzweil Chrome extension or screen readers. Video: How to install Kurzweil Chrome Extension (2min 40sec long).
• Processing times vary depending on the complexity of the book and the format being requested and high-volume timeframes (i.e. start of the semester).
• Some formats and subjects require significant editing by the ADS to make them accessible for students and will take longer to complete (STEM etc.)

Alternative Textbook Request Form

You will need to fill out your semester request before an alternative book format request can be processed.

The form below will need to be submitted for each book you are requesting.