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Centre for Accessibility Services

Request alternate format textbook

After Alternate Format Textbooks have been added to your accommodation plan and you have submitted a Semester Request for the current semester, you will be able to make alternate format requests through Accommodate for required texts in your courses.

1

Find the Alternate Format Text Request under Accommodations

To request an alternate format text, log into Accommodate and go to Accommodations in the left navigation area of the home page. You will then select Alternate Format Text Requests.

Screenshot showing the Accommodations on the menu, with the Alternate Format Text Requests option visible.

 

2

Click on 'Make a Request'

Next, click on Make a Request, and then Submit an Alternate Format Text Request.

When current semester is selected, the Make a request tab is visible. Select this and then the Submit an Alternate Format Text Request button can be clicked.

 

3

Fill in the textbook details

Note that all fields with the asterisk symbol * are required.

You will be asked to provide proof of purchase by uploading a receipt.  You are required to purchase the texts as per copyright legislation.

A screenshot showing blank title, author, ISBN, and semester fields.

 

4

Click the submit button

When you have finished filling out the request, you will select Submit at the bottom of the page.

 

 

5

You should see your textbook in your list of submitted requests

Requested texts will then appear under Make a Request and will be moved to Processed Requests once they have been processed by your Accessibility Advisor.

Screenshot showing the submitted text request and its 'request submitted' status. 

 

6

Repeat the process for each textbook you are requesting

This process will need to be repeated for each textbook being requested each semester.

Note: Please allow 5 business days for CAS to process your request after submission.