There are a variety of accessibility accommodations offered by SAS. Accessibility accommodations are generally related to things like captions and accessible materials, but students can talk with SAS about their specific needs and what might be reasonable.
Accessible Audio Content
Accessible audio content is required for a variety of students. Generally, this involves ensuring that audio content is presented in multiple ways. For example, rather than just including a podcast in the course, you could include a podcast and a transcript of the podcast. That ensures that all students can access the content in a timely manner.
Accessible Educational Materials
Every course utilizes a wide range of different kinds of course materials (documents, readings, assignments, etc.). Students approved for Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) require their course materials to be accessible. This involves ensuring documents, websites, and in-class materials are accessible. Specific steps depend on the type and format of resources you utilize in your course.
Accessible Textbooks/Books and Long-Readings
Accessible Textbooks/Books and Long-Readings is similar to Accessible Educational Materials, but approved for students who only require accessible materials for longer readings. Students who are approved for this accommodation request the specific readings they would like accessible copies of through SAS.
Use of an FM System
An FM System is a specific support that a student with a hearing difference can utilize to amplify the sound within a room. Generally, it involves an instructor wearing a microphone that transmits audio directly to the student device.
