Instructors are key to the success of their students in so many ways. Students with
disabilities may require accommodations from DSPS and their instructors to be successful
in their classes.
Production of student materials in alternate formats will be done by the Alternate
Media Specialist however there are certain things that faculty can do to help these
students succeed.
How to Help:
- Provide your booklist to the bookstore in a timely manner ~ We often start production
several weeks to several MONTHS before the semester begins, so it really helps us
to know which books that you will be using, prior to the beginning of the semester.
The sooner the student can buy the book means the sooner we can begin production and
get them their alternate media!
- Provide your syllabus before the semester begins ~ Again, as we are producing alternate
media before the semester begins, we require a detailed syllabus to be confident that
we will produce everything the student needs before the semester begins. The Alternate
Media Specialist will call you or email you with a request for your syllabus before
the semester begins.
- Provide your tests and quizzes for conversion to alternate formats ~ Your students
may request that their tests, quizzes or other materials are converted to Braille
or electronic text. Please try to provide these materials to the alternate media specialist
at least a week before the student takes the exam.
