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Even with the technology available today, most learning materials are still presented in print.  Many people face obstacles to learning – not because of their disability, but because the learning materials available to them are not in a format that they can use.

Conversion processes might involve:

  • Identifying the materials to be converted

  • Identifying the required format

  • Checking for existing resources

  •  Finding someone to do the conversion

  • Seeking funding for the conversion

Each of these steps can cause significant delays in actually having the materials in the student’s hands.

More on what to consider

Considering the needs of students with a disability

What training providers need to know about copyright

Checking for existing resources

Resource

Guidelines on Information Access for Students with Disabilities

Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee

http://www.avcc.edu.au/content.asp?page=/policies_programs/equity/index.htm

 

This guide is available in PDF and Word formats, and describes strategies and practical examples for providing access to information.

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