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Disability Resource Center
More Alike Than Different
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ALTERNATE
MEDIA INTERNAL PROCEDURES
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Eligibility for this service is determined by the Disability
Resource Center Dean, Counselors, or LD Specialists and is based
in part on the professional documentation provided by the student. |
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Alternate media must be requested each semester
needed. For each title requested, the appropriate DRC
request form must be filled out and given to the High Tech
Center staff. (There is no guarantee of providing an alternate
media format if the student will not let us remove the bookbinding.) |
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Students requesting materials in alternative formats must own
a physical copy of the textbook or other course material, or obtain
said materials before the alternate media will be distributed. If
you sell your book back to the bookstore, you must
return the alternate
media. |
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Requests for materials in alternative format will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. Once a request is made, preference
will be given to the format specified by the student. However,
the recommendation of DRC professionals will be used in determining
the specific media format for each academic request. |
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Alternative format requests must be submitted as soon as the student
learns of his or her need; late requests will be honored provided
that the student making the request understands that the High Tech
Center staff will set the timeline for completion of the work accordingly. |
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Turn-a-round times for alternative format requests are determined
on a case-by-case basis. Upon review of material to be formatted
and converted, the High Tech Center staff will notify the student
of the projected completion date. The DRC will make every effort
to complete the request in a timely manner. |
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The student will not copy or reproduce any material provided by
the DRC, nor allow anyone else to do so. Misuse of this material
may result in disciplinary action by Gavilan Community College. Books
obtained through RFB&D must be returned by the end of the semester. |
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Students will be provided with one alternative format copy for
each material required for academic use. This media is copyrighted
and may not be reproduced or distributed in a format other than a
specialized format exclusively for use by blind or other persons
with disabilities. Any further reproduction or distribution
in a format other than a specialized format is an infringement. |
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Student questions regarding alternative format should be addressed
directly to the High Tech Center staff, or Jane Maringer-Cantu. |
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All college information or academic materials are available in alternate media upon request at (408) 848-4865.
For more DRC information, call 408-848-4865 or TTY at 408-846-4924.
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5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard