Alternative Format Accommodations

Alternative formats are documents and educational materials provided to students with print-based disabilities in lieu of the original format. It is the conversion of textbooks and course materials into an alternative format for students with disabilities who cannot effectively read print materials. Alternative formats include Electronic Text (E-text), Large Print, Text-to-Speech, Audio (MP3) files, Portable Document Format (PDF), Accessible Portable Document Format (PDF), Literary Braille, Tactile and Large Print Graphics.