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ALTERNATIVE
FORMATTED TEXT
Students with visual disabilities are encouraged to apply with Recordings
for the Blind. The Recordings for the Blind phone number is (305)
666-0552. Thousands of textbooks are already recorded and available
for student use. Recordings for the Blind needs advanced notice of
text that need to be recorded, so you must do so in a timely manner.
Not all text will be available. In these instances, the ADS office
may be able to assist with identifying resources available for recording
or getting the text in electronic or Braille format.
Recording of text is not available on campus. It is up to you, as
a student, to keep our office informed of your needs, in a timely
matter, to allow us time to assist with these issues. Some books,
such as for literature or English courses, may be available through
the Talking Book Library. Their phone number is (305) 751-8687.
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TUTORING AND NOTE TAKING SERVICES
Tutoring services are made available on a first come first served
basis for most core classes. Tutoring is limited to no more than four
hours per week, unless special arrangements have been made with an
ADS advisor. It is your responsibility to keep track of the number
of hours you use for tutoring. If you use hours beyond those approved
by an advisor, your tutor may not get paid for those hours. Also,
be sure that you sign for each tutoring session received. It is important
for to contact your tutor at least 12 hours in advance of a cancellation.
If you do not notify your tutor in advance of a missed session, it
will be marked as a "no-show." After two no-shows, your
tutoring services will be suspended and you will need to meet with
an ADS advisor to determine whether services will be reinstated.
Note taking
services are available through the ACCESS office. Students will be
granted note takers, as standard practice, for all math courses and
CGS1060. There may be instances where note taking may be used in other
courses. This will be decided on an individual basis. You should see
your ACCESS advisor to discuss this matter in detail. Be sure that
you sign for each class that you use a note taker. It is important
for you to also be sure to contact your note taker at least 12 hours
in advance of an absence. If you do not notify your note taker in advance
of a missed class, it will be marked as a "no-show."
If you have two no-shows, your note taking services will be suspended
and you will need to meet with an ADS advisor to determine whether
services will be reinstated. Please note: your note taker will not
take notes on days you are absent. You will need to see your professor
or a student in class for any missed work. Carbonless paper is available
for your use if your note taker is absent. Please ask a student in
your class to share their notes.
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BRAILLE
TRANSCRIPTION / ELECTRONIC FORMATTED TEXT
Braille transcription or electronically formatted text may be made
available for class materials. It is necessary to allow time for these
materials to be completed. As a rule, you should allow up to a week
for materials to be transcribed. This service is very time consuming
and good judgment should be used to determine whether materials are
appropriate to be transcribed. You may also print out materials from
notetaking devices using one of the embossers available through the
ADS office.
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TESTING SERVICES
The testing center is available to students who require
extra time or special accommodations for tests. You must register
with the testing center at the beginning of each semester. Referral
forms are available from an ADS advisor. It is your responsibility
to inform your instructor of your need to use the testing center.
You must also make your own arrangements for a reader/assistant for
testing use. Please see approved testing assistant list for contact
information. It is not approved to use tutors/notetakers in the testing
department. To make an appointment with the testing center, either
go by the office or call at (305) 237-2341.
Some teachers may allow use of a notetaker for a quiz or test in class.
This is left to the discretion of each instructor and is not a supported
policy of the ADS office. Students wishing to have a test transcribed
into Braille must make this request to their instructor. Each instructor
has the right to approve or decline this request, at their discretion,
since readers can be provided. If a teacher approves the transcription
of their test, it will be necessary for them to deliver a copy of
the test to the ACCESS office at least a week before the scheduled
date. Again, this is an option that an instructor may allow and is
not an obligation.
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EQUIPMENT
AND SOFTWARE
The campus has specific equipment and software available
for use in our Audio Visual Center and other areas on campus. Some
items may also be available for loan. Please contact your ADS advisor
to complete an Equipment Request Form to check out equipment. Equipment/service
items include, but are not limited to: tape recorders, CCTV, desk
top computers, Braille embossers, Open Book reading software, JAWS
voice synthesis software, MAGIc screen enlargement software, ZOOMTEXT
screen enlargement software, Type-n-Speak, Braille-n-Speak, Braille-lite,
portable disk drives, tutorial software and talking calculators.
If there are other items that you may need or require for your studies,
please contact your ADS advisor to discuss these specific items. Any
item that is in need of repair must be returned to the ADS office
so that it may be dealt with in a timely manner. In some cases, you
may be able to get a replacement for the equipment while a repair
is being completed. It will be necessary for you to complete a new
Equipment Request Form for the replacement item.
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WEB BROWSING
The internet is quickly becoming an important resource for students.
JAWS, a text reading application, is used to assist students who have
visual impairments. Students who have need of this will be instructed
in its use and will be given access to this program as well.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS / SERVICES
The Division of Blind Services (DBS) provides various services to
assist students with visual disabilities. This may include adaptive
technology, funding, services and training. Contact your DBS counselor
as soon as possible for authorization of services and or equipment
that you may require. The phone number for DBS is (305) 377-5339.
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