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Use of Accessible Media

This accommodation indicates that media used in class may require some type of modification to be fully accessible to the student.  Modifications may include captions, audio-description, or transcripts.

Instructor Responsibilities

  • Notify ODS upon receipt of a Faculty Accommodation Letter that includes this accommodation, if planning to use media in class.
  • As soon as possible, complete Captioning Request Form and provide SDS with media materials that may require modification.
  • For best results, submit materials prior to start of the semester.

Student Responsibilities

  • Meet with the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss specific needs for accessible media.

SDS Responsibilities

  • When contacted, notify instructor of student’s specific accessible media needs.
  • Assist instructor in procuring or creating the modifications needed for each piece of media that will be used in class.