Alternate Format Textbooks

An alternate format textbook is an accessible version of a printed textbook. They come in digital formats like PDF, EPUB, or Word. These files are designed for students with disabilities. They allow for better usability with screen readers or text-to-speech software.

Students registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources, who are approved for the Texts in an Alternative Format accommodation, can request their digital textbooks by following .

Not registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources? Learn how to register on our New Student Information webpage.

Getting Started

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to provide proof of purchase to request my digital textbooks?

Undergraduate students who can rent their textbooks from the 蘑菇短视频bookstore do not have to provide us with a receipt.

Graduate students who are required to purchase their textbooks need to upload receipts into AIM when requesting digital textbooks.

Where do my digital textbooks come from?

The company who publishes the textbook provides the Office of Accessibility Resources with digital versions when we request them. Then we send them to you!

How will I receive my digital textbooks?

The Office of Accessibility Resources will email you as soon asyour digital textbooks are ready! This email will include a link to a OneDrive folder with all of your digital textbook files, and additional information about the format of your textbooks. If your textbook is available as a PDF, we will upload it into your account for you, so be sure to before submitting a request!

Why is my request taking a long time?

At the beginning of each semester, the Office of Accessibility Resources will be processing a large number of requests. Also, we rely on textbook publishers (who also have a large number of requests) to deliver digital textbooks to us. Both of these factors can prolongue our turnaround time. Thank you for your patience while we do our best to complete your requests as quickly as possible.

I have not been able to finish my required reading because I do not have my digital textbook. I have an assignment coming up due that I will not be prepared for. What do I do?

If you are an undergraduate, please rent your textbook from the 蘑菇短视频bookstore so that you can continue to work on your assignments while you wait for your request to be fulfilled. You have two options for text-to-speech in the meantime.

1. Come to the Office of Accessibility Resources and rent a to use on your physical textbook.

2. Take pictures of the textbook pages that you need right away, and upload them into your . You can use a free scanner app that will take clearer pictures and turn them into a PDF for you. I like to use !

Can I share my digital textbooks with a friend?

No, you are not allowed to share them with anyone. Digital textbooks are only granted to eligible students with documented print disabilities and are protected under copyright law. When you submit your request on AIM, you are agreeing to abide by these laws.

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