Accommodation Procedures and Policies

Student Procedure for Textbook Conversion to E-Text

1. After registering for classes, check the UND Bookstore website to find the list of required textbooks for your courses and the electronic format options.
2. If the bookstore does not list an e-text option, explore other book sites or go to the publisher’s website to see if they have an e-text version for you to purchase. 
   • Amazon  - Carries a wide selection of electronic and audio-books in various formats available for purchase.
   • CourseSmart – Online retailer that carries electronic textbooks as well as electronic resources, such as study guides, for certain textbooks.
   • Bookshare
   • National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
   • Learning Ally
3. If no digital options exist or the digital (e-text) available is not accessible to your screen reader, Accessibility for Students will obtain or produce an accessible version free of charge, however, you will need to provide proof of purchase for a hard copy or digital version. To start this process, contact your Access Coordinator to assist you.

Read and Write software is available free to students.

For technology support with Read and Write software please call 701.777.2222 or visit with Technical Support in the lower level of the Chester Fritz Library, or submit a ticket.

Policy for Conversion to E-Text

Accessibility for Students provides instructional material in alternate format(s) as an accommodation to students who have disabilities that adversely affect the ability to use standard printed materials.

Alternate formats include electronic text, large print, or braille. Only "Required" instructional material will be produced in an alternate format. Formatting of "Optional" or "Recommended" instructional material must be discussed with the student's Disability Access Specialist.

Students must give Accessibility for Students adequate notice of their request for material in an alternate format to provide it in a timely manner. Students are also required to provide proof of purchase of the print materials to access digital material.

It is the student's responsibility to follow the Accessibility for Students policy and procedures regarding alternate formats.

Accessibility for Students Responsibilities

• Discuss with the student the need for an alternate format.
• Identify the specific type of format the student needs.
• Determine with the student which printed material will be converted.
• Consult or problem-solve with the instructor when appropriate.
• Provide the materials to the student in a timely fashion.
• Hire and train individuals to produce the alternate format.

Student Responsibilities

• Request alternate format from Accessibility for Students in a timely manner.
• Follow the Accessibility for Students Policy for Material in Alternate Formats.
• Notify Accessibility for Students of any changes in the request, e.g., class dropped, instructor assigned more or different material.
• Report any problems to Accessibility for Students immediately so appropriate steps can be taken to correct the situation.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Whenever possible, maintain syllabi, handouts, and other instructional materials in electronic text format.
• Provide Accessibility for Students with a list of required reading material, course syllabus, and handouts when requested.
• Provide Accessibility for Students with any additional instructional material assigned throughout the semester.
• Consult with Accessibility for Students when appropriate.

Captioning

Captioning Procedure

1. Make your request for captioning (realtime or videos) as early as possible to allow Accessibility for Students sufficient time to arrange your accommodation.
2. Contact Accessibility for Students to make a separate request for class related activities held outside of the regular class time, final exams, or other university sponsored events.
3. Notify Accessibility for Students of any changes in your course schedule or if you no longer need the accommodation
4. Advise Accessibility for Students immediately of any problems or concerns.

Policy for Captioning

Accessibility for Students arranges captioning (real time or post production) for eligible students whose disability interferes with hearing or processing audible information. Students are advised to make captioning requests for class, class-related activities, or other university events as early as possible to allow sufficient time for scheduling captioners or to have captions added to video material.

Students are expected to notify Accessibility for Students of concerns or anticipated absences.

Accessibility for Students Responsibilities

• Discuss with student the need for captioning in each class.
• Schedule captioning for classes and/or class related activities requested by the student.
• Assist the student in problem solving should any issues arise.
• Hire, orient and evaluate captioners.
• Provide preparatory materials (syllabus, textbook, list of course specific vocabulary/technical terms) to captioner if requested.

Captioner Responsibilities

• Provide captioning as scheduled by Accessibility for Students.
• Notify Accessibility for Students of any change in captioning assignment.
• Obtain preparatory materials from Accessibility for Students.
• Make no modifications or changes in the provision of captioning unless instructed by Accessibility for Students.
• Advise Accessibility for Students of any concerns.

Student Responsibilities

• Request captioning for courses as early as possible from Accessibility for Students.
• Make separate requests for class-related activities, finals, and university-sponsored events.
• Follow the captioning policy and procedures.
• Notify Accessibility for Students of any course schedule changes or anticipated absences.
  • Note: Realtime captioning service may be suspended after 3 consecutive absences in any class without prior notification.
• Discuss any concerns with Accessibility for Students as soon as possible so appropriate steps can be taken to correct the situation.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Work with Accessibility for Students to provide captioning in the class.
• If asked, provide Accessibility for Students course specific material (syllabus, list of vocabulary and technical terms specific to the course, text).
• Maintain a classroom environment that allows the captioner to function effectively. For example, Faculty may need to repeat student comments/questions not picked up by the instructor's mic.
• Be sure visual media are captioned.
• Notify the captioner, as you do the students, of any changes to the syllabus.

Accessibility for Students

Memorial Union Room 240
2901 University Ave Stop 9040
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9040
P 701.777.2664
F 701.777.4664
UND.accessibilityforstudents@UND.edu

Contact Us

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