Requesting Alternative Formats Tutorial
This tutorial offers guidance on requesting alternative formats for textbooks and materials at Mizzou, facilitating accommodations through MyAccess. It covers the process of generating accommodation letters, inputting textbook information, tracking requests, and accessing converted materials. Additionally, it outlines the initial step of scheduling a consultation with the IT Accessible Center for alternative text format selection.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Requesting Requesting Alternative Formats Alternative Formats
About this Tutorial: About this Tutorial: Alternative format accommodations are coordinated through MyAccess. This tutorial provides an overview on how to request your alternative format accommodation, input your textbook information, track the status of your request, and how to access your materials after they ve been converted.
Is this the first time you are using Alternative Textbook Formats at Mizzou? If yes - there is a one-time step to finish setting up the accommodation: Schedule and meet with the IT Accessible Center for an Alternative Text Consultation. The consultation is to determine the best match of digital format for you. The IT Accessible Center will convert your books to the format that you decide on together. To schedule your consultation with the IT Accessible Center, contact: Jennifer Thornhill Phone: (573) 884-8600 Email: ThornhillJ@missouri.edu
Step 1 Step 1 - - Request your accommodation Request your accommodation letters letters To request an alternative format accommodation, you first need to generate your accommodation letter(s) and check that you are wanting to use Alternative Textbook Format Please see our Requesting Accommodation Letters guide for more information
Step 2 Step 2 - - Navigate to the Alternative Navigate to the Alternative Formats module Formats module Click on the Alternative Formats module in myAccess, located on the left-hand side of the screen. click the Review Requests or Add Books button in the My Requests box
Step 3 Step 3 Enter your book information Enter your book information In the Reading Material box, use the Select Class dropdown to indicate which course the book is for Enter your book information and please include the following: Reading Material Title ISBN Please note the ISBN number is generally a 13- digit number starting with 978 located near the bottom of the book s back cover Publisher Author Edition, if applicable Click Submit Request
Step 4 Step 4 - - Provide receipts Provide receipts Students must provide proof of purchase before books can be converted. After you have entered your book information a new Receipt Needed box will show up within your Alternative Formats module Click on Upload Receipt button and the insert the receipt file as well as select which book the receipt is for Lasty, Within the Form Submission box, click Upload Receipt
Checking your book status Checking your book status After you have submitted your book information, they will show up in the List of Book Requests within the Review Requests or Add Books portion of the Alternative Formats module This section is also where you can check the status of your books
Step 5 Step 5 - - Download your alternative Download your alternative formats formats Books marked as Complete can be download from the IT Accessibility Center s Alternative Formats website Log in with your University username and password, click View next to the desired material and then View File to download
Questions? Questions? If you have any questions regarding your alternative formats accommodation, please contact the Accommodations Coordinator (573) 882-4696 / Disabilitycenterbooks@missouri.edu
