What is Alternate Media?

• Kurzweil 3000
• Audio files (MP3 and WAV)
• Electronic text (E-Text)
• Large print
• Braille
• Video with closed or open caption
  

Procedure for Alternate Media Service

• Be enrolled at Irvine Valley College
• Have a verified disability
• Registered with the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S)
• Meet with your DSP&S Counselor to determine eligibility for alternate media service.
• Discuss alternate media options with DSP&S Counselor to determine the specific alternate media format needed based upon your disability and personal preference.
• Referral from DSP&S Counselor required for alternate media service.
• Submit your request for alternate media service at least fifteen (15) school days in advance to ensure timely delivery of your course materials.  Late requests will be placed in a queue and in the order received.  Receipt of your materials will be delayed.
• Own the material (textbooks) or have the material purchased on your behalf.
• Be aware that textbooks will need to be cut for scanning purposes when converting to an alternate format and will be spiral bounded by DSP&S when returned to you.
• Do not reproduced or distribute the alternate media material in any other format.  Misuse of the material which violates the copyright law will result in disciplinary action.
• Request for alternate media is for college classroom use and not for personal use.
• Training is provided in the use of specialized software (Kurzweil 3000) to access the materials in alternate format.

Request for Alternate Media on Test Accommodations

• Inform your instructor as soon as possible in advance of your need to have your test/quiz converted into an alternate format based upon your disability.
• Remind your instructor to deliver the test/quiz to DSP&S and the Alternate Media Specialist to ensure timely delivery of your converted test materials.
• Secure approval from your instructor on the test date and time.
• Schedule your test date and time five (5) school days in advance with your DSP&S Specialist for test accommodations.