Alternate Media

Alternate media provide individuals access to print material through different methods. Eligibility for this accommodation is determined on an individualized basis, and students must be able to demonstrate a substantial print or physical disability, which requires alternate materials. Students who are approved for alternate media texts receive the accommodation at no cost. The student must, however, show proof that they have purchased the book before they can receive the alternate media due to copyright laws. All alternate media materials are intended for a student’s individual use and should not be shared with others. Any duplication of materials is strongly prohibited.

There are a variety of alternate media that are available including Braille, CD-ROM or electronic files, audio files (through tape, CD or MP3) and large print material. Students approved for this accommodation will be granted access to the CSD Alternate Media Site on HuskyCT. This is where students can request alternate media each semester as well as retrieve any alternate media that are available electronically. If you have any questions, or would like to speak with our alternate media coordinator, feel free to email csdalternateformats@uconn.edu.

Readers

Readers provide an essential service to students who have difficulty accessing printed materials. If course materials are needed in an audio format and they are not already available, the CSD will hire students to read the material onto tape. The CSD provides the reader with a schedule outlining when materials must be completed. Readers must be able to read clearly and follow the schedule outlined by the CSD. If you are interested, please contact our alternate media coordinator at csdalternateformats@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2020, or visit our office in the Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204.