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Braille and Alternative Text Production

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Service Description: 

The Access Technology Center (ATC) can emboss Word or HTML files for campus members who need academic or other UW-related material in Braille format. Tactile graphics production is provided in some circumstances. We provide equipment and expertise in assisting production of accessible academic materials for UW students and work closely with the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office in providing this service.

Service Options: 

http://uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/braille.html

Students requiring academic accommodations should begin the request process through the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office:
Phone: 206-543-8924 
Web: http://uw.edu/students/drs/

Eligibility: 

UW faculty, UW staff, UW students

How to Order: 

Email: atcenter@uw.edu
Phone: 206-685-4144

Availability: 

Immediate (automated) response to email requests. Most materials available for pickup within two (2) business days. Projects that are extremely long (over 200 Braille pages) or containing graphics to be created in tactile format will take longer.

Price: 
This service is included in the Technology Recharge Fee. There is no charge for UW affiliates; cost-recovery charges may apply for work performed for other institutions.
Additional Information: 

Primarily used by Disability Resources for Students (DRS) and academic departments needing accessible materials for their students. The service is also used by Disability Services Office (DSO) as requested for needs of faculty, staff, and UW visitors. This service is primarily available to UW affiliates; however, occasional work is performed for other Washington state higher education institutions.

Service Level Description: 

Immediate (automated) response to email requests. Most materials available for pickup within two (2) business days. Projects that are extremely long (over 200 Braille pages) or containing graphics to be created in tactile format will take longer. Braille translation is performed with automated translation software. No editing of content will be performed by ATC without prior arrangement.

Support Information: 

Contact: Send email to braille@uw.edu regarding submitting material to be embossed. See http://uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/braille.html for instructions.

Business Hours: Production is generally performed as needed, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Contact for More Information: 

Email atcenter@uw.edu or call 206-685-4144.

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Last Review Date: 
Thu, 2012-02-16
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