Accessible Formats are course materials including textbooks, documents, exams, handouts, etc., converted (by ODS) into various accessible alternatives such as MS Word documents, PDF’s, Braille, etc.
- The conversion process of some accessible formats may be time-consuming. As such, to ensure timely delivery of accessible format, the requester should enter their requests within 48 hours of registering for classes or according to the timelines outlined in chapter 4 of the student handbook (each term).
- To select preferred E-text format, students first need to select E-text as an accommodation. Once this step is complete, they can change their preference under "Alternative Formats."
- Students eligible for Brailleor using a computer screen reader (NVDA, JAWS, Voiceover, etc.) should contact Disability Services at (504)520-7607 or DisabilityServices@xula.edu immediately after registering for classes.
- To begin the conversion of materials, ODS will attempt to obtain copies of syllabi from faculty. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to make sure ODS has a copy of the syllabi by/or duringthe first week of the term.
- Should the student need additional course materials in accessible formats, please make this request separately toDisabilityServices@xula.edu.
- The process of converting materials cannot begin until the student providesproof of purchaseor a rental agreement for a textbook (or other material). This must be submitted in order to receive accessible formats.
- It is recommended that students who are eligible for priority registration utilize this to ensure timely delivery of accessible formats.
- Late requests will be processed according to the timeline inchapter 4of the ODS Student Handbook.
- Students should notify Disability Services immediately if some course material is not required.
Please note that these accessible materials are intended to be used by the eligible studentonlyand arenotto be duplicated and/or redistributed. Redistribution means that materials are not to be shared with friends, peers, posted online, etc.
ODS will attempt to retrieve an electronic copy from the publisher. However, the accessibility conversion process can only begin after ODS has obtained a copy of the text. As such, students may be asked to bring their physical copy in order for this process to begin.
For questions, students should contact the Disability Services Coordinator at (504)520-7607 or DisabilityServices@xula.edu.
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