Accessible alternative text formatting

Description

The University of Montana strives to deliver alternative formats of text in a reasonable amount of time. In Accessible Technology Services, textbooks will be converted on a "first in, first out" basis. To receive alternative formats in a timely manner, eligible students should request alternative formats of their textbooks as soon as possible.

How to Request

Please click “Request Service” at the right hand side of the screen.

Charge

No charge

Eligibility

Students approved by UM’s Office for Disability Equity

Availability

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except UM holidays

Support

Brenda Miller, Alternative Formats Specialist, Brenda.miller@mso.umt.edu

Policy

The University of Montana provides equal opportunity to its educational and administrative services, programs, and activities in accordance with federal and state law. This policy extends to the University’s electronic and information technologies and applies to their procurement, development, implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Ensuring equal and effective electronic and information technology access is the responsibility of all University administrators, faculty, and staff.

This is in accordance with federal and state laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as amended, and Title 18, Chapter 5, Part 603, and Title 18-5-604 and 49 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Service Owner

Accessible Technology Services