Common Accessible Media
The Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources will choose an appropriate format for the student based on information provided in appointments. If you have questions about a specific file or format, please contact the Assistive Technology Coordinator at 513-745-3007 or alttext@xavier.edu.
Formats
ADR offers assistive technology software to provide text-to-speech for electronic files. Please refer to the Text-to-Speech page for information about using text-to-speech software with electronic text.
Text File (DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT)
A text file format will allow you to manipulate the text of the file. This may include changing the font (style, size, color, etc.). Some assistive technology may work better using a text file.
Images, page breaks, and page numbers may not be included. This file may not look like the original text.
A PDF file is most likely to match the print format of the book. Font is harder to manipulate, but can still be enlarged through zoom functions.
Generally images, page breaks, and page numbers will be included.
EPUB
EPUB is a e-book file format. It is supported by many e-readers with compatible software for most electronic devices (tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.).
Most EPUB files will allow for minimal text manipulation (font style, size, and color changes). They may also include some images and page numbers.
Large Print
Large Print is a hardcopy format. Large print is not as common because other electronic files can have their text manipulated independently by the user. Generally large print will be type size of at least 18 point.
Audio Materials
Audio materials can include may type of audio files including mp3, wav, mpeg, etc. Audio format is not as common because other electronic files can use text-to-speech technology to allow the user to customize their audio experience.
Braille
Braille is a hardcopy format that will allow a user to read using a series of raised dots. Braille text is also supported by tactile/raised line graphics.
Standard Print
Standard print is a hardcopy format. Normally this will be provided as the physical published version of the material. This can be provided for students who may have a disability affecting their ability to use electronic or digital materials.