选择格式 & 培训

Alternative formats are provided for curriculum requirements. 格式确定 by individual student need and the ability to provide the curriculum material in the 需要的格式. Possible alternative media formats include Braille, E-text (electronic text), EPUB, Bookshare and large print. 

学生 prescribed alternative format accommodations are required to have an initial 一个-time meeting with AEC’s 辅助技术 Trainer. 归国学生可以安排 根据需要进行后续预约. 

选择格式 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

• 什么是可选择的格式?

  • Alternative media formats include Braille, e-text (electronic text), and large print. Alternative format is produced for curriculum requirements only and is determined by individual student need and the ability to provide the curriculum material in the 需要的格式. 

    学生 prescribed alternative formats must meet with the Alternative Media Coordinator to discuss and determine appropriate format and receive training on the prescribed 辅助技术.

• How do I submit an alternative format request for my textbook?

  • 学生 are responsible for requesting alternative formats services each semester 它们是必需的. 学生 should request alternative formats as soon as classes 出现在MyAEC中. All requests must be submitted via MyAEC Student Portal.

    Late requests will be honored provided the student making the request understands CAT will set the timeline for completion of the work accordingly. 晚提交 are those requests received after the semester begins.

    _{步骤1: 登录MyAEC}

    _{步骤2: On the left side hand side click on 选择格式}

    _{步骤3: 从列表中选择图书}

    _{步骤4: Upload a copy of proof of payment, i,e. 本收据}

• What if my textbook is not listed in MyAEC?

  • If the textbook is not listed, students must submit e-text requests using the Custom Request form located in the alternative formats section. 以下信息 must be included for each book request:
    _{书的标题
    -国际标准书号(13位)
    出版商
    也只是
    版} 

• What happens once I submit my book request?

  • CAT staff will request digital textbook files directly from the publisher. 然而, if publisher files are not available, students will have the option of providing their 生产教材. 

• How will I receive my alternative format?

  • CAT personnel will notify the student by their 菠菜网lol正规平台-issued e-mail address when the alternative format is complete and ready to download.  CAT将使用WeTransfer来 发送所有已完成的文件.

    学生 will be provided with 一个 alternative format copy for each material required 学术用途. This electronic file is copyrighted and may not be reproduced or 分布式. Any further reproduction or distribution is an infringement of the laws governing the production and distribution of alternative formats.

• What if I need Curriculum Course Readers, Lab Manuals, Articles, Handouts & 教学大纲 无障碍格式?

  • 学生 will need to ask the instructor if the material(s) is in electronic format. If yes, the instructor should e-mail the electronic copy to the student. 学生 should then forward file(s) CAT for production.

    If the information is available on a web site (i.e., New York Times, San Jose Mercury lol菠菜网正规平台等.), students should email the website address to CAT for production. 

    If the material is not available in electronic format students will need to drop off a hard copy to CAT for production. 

• What is the Alternative Format Approximate Turn-Around Time?

  • Every effort will be made to provide alternative formats in a timely 的方式. 生产 time for alternative format requests is determined on a case-by-case basis upon review of material to be formatted and converted. AEC strives to make every effort in working with publishers to submit requests, however it is important to know that once a request has been made there are no guarantees that the publisher will respond in a timely 的方式. The following durations are approximate turn-around times for the corresponding 替代媒体格式:

    _{- E-books ordered directly from publisher: 3 to 6 weeks.}

    _{- Book or files being produced by CAT: 10 working days; production time could be extended depending on the format of the textbook and the time of semester the request is placed.}

    _{- Course notes, syllabi, articles: 48 to 72 hours.}

    _{- Braille request submitted in electronic format: varies; please contact 盖伯瑞尔.morales@technestng.com to have your request evaluated for an estimation of completion time.}