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Alternate format course materials include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audio (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookshare.org\/cms\/\">Bookshare<\/a>, a national, non-profit organization that provides the largest collection of audio textbooks and literature).<\/li>\n<li>Electronic format such as Microsoft Word or PDF version<\/li>\n<li>Braille (12 week advance notice requested)<\/li>\n<li>Large print<\/li>\n<li>Handouts in digital format (Microsoft word or PDF)<\/li>\n<li>Digital material in handouts\/printed form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the ODS provides students with texts in electronic format, we also install a text-to-speech program on your computer, Read &amp; Write.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Using this Accommodation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit your alternate text format requests early (see Alternate Format Request Procedure below for detailed instruction).<\/li>\n<li>Locating and\/or reformatting electronic files can take up to 12 weeks. Once you receive your schedule, collect a list of your required reading.<\/li>\n<li>If you cannot locate the required reading contact the instructor or department.<\/li>\n<li>You may need to self-identify and explain why you need the information. If you do not receive a timely reply please contact ds-students@gcc.mass.edu.<\/li>\n<li>Become experienced in locating alternate text formats on your own. Disability Services encourages students to be aware of purchasing\/renting options for ETexts.<\/li>\n<li>Learn to use a variety of formats and text-to-speech options. Many computers, tablets, e-readers and Smartphones have text-to-speech abilities included. Learn what options are available to you and how to use them.\u00a0 YouTube is a good source for video tutorials on a variety of devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions, concerns or requests for additional information should be directed to the Office of Disability Services, 413-775-1332.<\/p>\n<h2>Alternate Format Request Procedure<\/h2>\n<p>Eligible students who make a request for alternate formatted textbooks\/electronic textbooks must provide specific course and textbook information to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) every semester by<strong> completing the Alternate Format Textbook Request Form and returning it to the ODS as soon as possible after registering for classes.\u00a0 <\/strong>You may not need every textbook in an alternate format, and for some courses it may not be available or necessary, such as for math courses.\u00a0\u00a0 Please list on the form only the textbooks that you are certain you will need.\u00a0 Please consult with the ODS\u00a0if you have any questions or concerns when completing the form.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve registered for courses and have a schedule, you can find your textbook information through GCC\u2019s website as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into MyGCC<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Click on \u201cMy classes &amp; schedule\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Click on \u201cPrintable schedule\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Scroll down and click the \u201cPurchase Books at Bookstore\u201d button on the lower left side of the page.\u00a0 The bookstore web page will open in a new tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Click on the \u201c+\u201d on the right for details about each book.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Complete the Alternate Format Textbook Request Form and return the form to the ODS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note: \u00a0on the form beneath your contact information is the question \u201cWhat type of media do you need your e-textbooks put on?\u201d\u00a0 Select \u201cFlash drive\u201d if your computer doesn\u2019t have a CD drive or if you would prefer to receive your book(s) on a flash drive (the environmentally conscious choice!).\u00a0 Please then include your flash drive with your Alternate Format Textbook Request Form.<\/p>\n<p>Upon receipt of your Textbook Request Form, the ODS will request an electronic version of your text(s). \u00a0Generally, we obtain the electronic version within a week or two.\u00a0 On rare occasions, turn-around time may take several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as the ODS has your e-text(s), we will email you at your GCC email address to let you know that it is available for you to pick up in the Wellness Center (C423).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Please be sure to check your GCC email regularly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Students requesting alternate textbook versions for the first time must also read, sign and date the Alternate Format Textbook Agreement Form<\/strong> prior to receiving electronic\/alternate versions of textbooks.\u00a0 The Agreement Form only needs to be completed once and will remain on file in the ODS. \u00a0The Request Form must be completed every semester.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/env-greenfieldcc-dev.kinsta.cloud\/\/webdocs\/ds\/Alt-Format-Textbook-Request-fillable-form.pdf\">Alt Format Text Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Alternate formats for course text materials can be provided, when available, from the publisher for individuals with print based disabilities who qualify for this accommodation. 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