How can a student with a reading disability be expected to keep up with the high level of reading content in my course?
A There are several options students can consider. Students can arrange to obtain their textbooks in an audio or electronic format through agencies such as Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic or the disabled student services office on campus. Some students may benefit from a computer-based reading system. These systems convert native electronic text or scanned text (from textbooks, journals) to speech output. This requires the availability of an appropriate configuration of computer software and hardware. Not every textbook is available in an alternate format. Choose your textbooks well in advance, so students can order these books early and prepare the accommodations before the classes begin. You can also assist students by offering handouts, tests, and other class materials in electronic format. Materials in electronic format are often easier and faster for the student to convert to an accessible format.
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