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Alternative Format Textbooks and Materials

The Office of Disability Services provides accessible text and alternative format materials to students with documented mobility-related and print disabilities, including those with vision or reading impairment. Alternative Format Text (AFT) is the term applied to course materials such as textbooks, electronic documents, exams, and other print materials, which students with print disabilities need converted into accessible formats. AFT may include but are not limited to: braille (braille file or embossed), audio (MP3 or Daisy), large print, Microsoft Word files, and electronic format.

Requests for alternative format text is used for required textbooks or reader packages related to a student’s current academic course work. Some textbooks are available electronically so that a computer program or app can read the book to you. These are often referred to as electronic text, E-text or E-books.

Eligibility for AFT as an accommodation will be determined by the review of documentation and active participation during the Intake Process. If alternate format is determined to be an appropriate accommodation, students will be provided with guidance to facilitate access to alternative format materials. All students who are eligible for alternate format text will be required to set up an account at bookshare.org, which is a database of accessible books. Disability Services staff will initiate this when meeting with students.

When requesting books, students are asked to please check to see if Bookshare has their book available. If the Bookshare file is inaccessible to them, they will proceed to the next step in the process and contact accommodations@2fitfashion.com for further assistance. Eligible students registered with Disability Services and need printed material to be reproduced in an alternate format for one of Ocean County College’s courses must submit their request online through the Accommodate Portal.

Student Responsibilities for Requesting Alternative Format Text

Verify that the text which you are requesting is not available through E-book/Accessible digital file.
Through the Accommodate Portal, complete a request for AFT for each individual book. To avoid delay, students are asked to complete the request at least four weeks before the start of the semester.
Provide proof of purchase for requested material and copy of the syllabus to accommodations@2fitfashion.com.
Notify Disability Services of any changes in class schedule, material requests or course syllabus immediately by email to accommodations@2fitfashion.com

Alterative Format Text (AFT) Request Process

In order to request Alternative Format Textbooks (AFT), the student must follow these steps:
- Purchase or rent their textbook(s) from the 365球赛平台 Bookstore or other vendor.
- If possible, purchase or rent a digital (online) copy instead of the hard copy. This online version may be suitable for the student. If another format such as audio or braille is needed, proceed to step #3.
- Hand deliver or email a copy of the bookstore receipt to accommodations@2fitfashion.com. The request for AFT will not be processed until a copy of the receipt is received by DS.
- Enter the request for each textbook online using this link to request using AFT.
The request will be placed in the order it was received. It may take the publisher up to 5 weeks to process the request, so students should submit their request as soon as possible.
Once our office receives the AFT from the publisher, a link will be sent to the student’s Ocean Connect email to download.

Frequently Asked Questions about AFT

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Are Books Available on Tape?

Alternative format textbooks are available in the following formats: braille (braille file or embossed), audio (MP3 or Daisy), large print, Microsoft Word files and electronic format.

What Is a Reading Disability? Who Can Certify That I Have a Reading Disability?

Examples of reading disabilities may include dyslexia or dysgraphia. A competent authority (e.g. medical “MD” or osteopathic “DO” doctor, LD consultants, vocational rehabilitation counselors) may conduct an evaluation or certify that you have a reading disability resulting from organic dysfunction and of sufficient severity to prevent reading printed material in a normal manner.

I Don’t Have an Official Diagnosis Such as Reading or Vision Impairment but Think I Would Benefit From AFT. Can I Request Alternative Format Materials?

No.

Alternative format textbooks are reserved for students with documented mobility-related and print disabilities, including those with vision or reading impairment. However, your course may be participating in Ally, which can provide you with access to audio versions of materials. Visit the Ally for Canvas web page for more information.

I Have Difficulty Concentrating. Can I Request Alternative Format Textbooks?

Alternative format textbooks are available for qualified students registered with the Office of Disability Services. Qualified students are individuals with documented mobility-related and print disabilities, including those with vision or reading impairment.

I Want a Standard Print Copy of My Textbook. Where Can I Go to Request a Copy?

Standard print copies of the textbook are not considered alternative format textbooks. You may contact the following individuals or programs to inquire about the availability of standard print copies:

365球赛平台 Bookstore at 732-255-0333
Textbook publisher
365球赛平台 Library at 732-255-0392

Web Accessibility

If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need this website’s materials in an alternate format, contact accommodations@2fitfashion.com for assistance.

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