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Eligibility

  • Students with disabilities who require alternate media to access course materials and other educational materials are eligible to request and receive alternate media services.
  • Eligibility for this service is determined by the DSPS Counselors and is based in part on the professional documentation provided by the student. 

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE to students enrolled in DSPS.

Requesting Alternate Media

  • Students who require alternate media should contact their DSPS counselor to discuss their needs.
  • The DSPS counselor will work with the student to determine the appropriate alternate media format(s) and to make arrangements for the student to receive the alternate media.
  • Requests should be submitted as soon as the student registers for classes.    

Receiving Alternate Media

  • A copy of the syllabi for the courses should be provided to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Every effort will be made to complete the request in a timely manner.
  • The Alternate Media Access Specialist will notify the student of the projected completion date.   

Format

  • Preference will be given to the format specified by the student, but the recommendation of DSPS professionals will determine the specific media format for each academic course.
  • Requests for materials in alternative format will be considered on a case-by-case basis.   

Guidelines

  • Students must not copy or reproduce any material provided by Alternate Media Production, nor allow anyone else to do so, as this is a copyright violation. 
  • Misuse of this material may result in disciplinary action by Columbia College. 
  • Qualified students will be provided with special alternative formats for materials required for academic use. These electronic files are copyrighted and exclusively for use by persons with disabilities and may not be reproduced or distributed. 

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