AdaptiveTechnology

Adaptive Technology

A variety of specialty software programs and adaptive technology services are available for use by students registered with the Office of Academic Support Services and faculty. This includes but is not limited to:


• Braille Embosser – allows printing of text documents in Braille for visually impaired students.

• Tactile Image Enhancer – raises printed images so that a student who is visually impaired can feel the images.

• Assistive Listening Devices – equipment that makes auditory information accessible to those with hearing loss.

• Thermal Pen – raises images so that a student who is visually impaired can feel the images.

• Screen Readers – software that reads text material aloud through speech synthesis tools

• Dragon Naturally Speaking – voice recognition software that allows a student to increase typing efficiency.

• Kurzweil 3000 – a software package that allows a student with learning disabilities to receive media in multiple formats.

• And more!

If you would like additional information, please contact Dan Williams at dwilliams@ithaca.edu or
607 274-1315.

Alternative Text Format

Electronic text, also known as e-text, is any material that is useable by computers.  Publishers are now required to provide electronic files of textbooks and related materials to college and universities.

Upon receiving the electronic file, the Office of Academic Support Services will work with the student to arrange the appropriate media output in a way that will cater to the student’s needs.  Forms of this could be Braille, audio recordings, enlarged print, or electronically read text material. 

Please note - Materials in alternate format must be a specified accommodation for you to use this service.

If you know the names of your texts, please click on this link to request it in an alternate format.

           Alternative Format Request

Please note that this is a pdf document, not a form that you can fill out and send on line. You must print this out, then deliver it to Academic Support Services at 322A Smiddy Hall.