Accessible Electronic Content > Guidelines > Materials Requiring Tactile Representations
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Materials Requiring Tactile Representations |
Summary
The Department of Disability Services (DDS) suggests that tactile alternatives
(e.g., Braille) be used for mathematical formulas, graphs, maps and other visually-oriented
course materials that can not be easily described with text. DDS can produce
most of these materials, and will work with instructors/staff to identify critical
content and integrate the tactile alternatives with online materials.
Follow these Steps
Instructors and other content developers should use the following procedure
to ensure that course materials requiring tactile alternatives are made accessible:
- DDS notifies the instructor/staff as soon as a student requests reasonable
accommodation.
- Instructor/staff identifies mathematical formulas, graphs, maps, etc. that
are (1) integral to understanding course content, and (2) are not already adequately
described in accompanying accessible text or audio.
- Instructor/staff labels copies of materials using agreed-upon standard
provided by DDS.
- Copies of materials (in formats to be agreed on later) are sent to DDS.
- Tactile versions of identified materials are produced and labeled using
agreed-upon standard.
- References to tactile versions are included in online materials.
- DDS or department sends tactile versions of identified materials to students
at least two weeks in advance of coverage in course.
If you have any questions about this procedure, contact ITS Web Services.
