Slippery Rock University has an institutional membership with Kurzweil reading software. Through Kurzweil, students are given the ability to upload text files which can then be read aloud. Kurzweil not only allows for text reading but also may assist students in preparing written documents, taking tests and quizzes, and enhancing study skills.
Students can order digital copies of their textbooks to use with Kurzweil through the Office of Disability Services. To order the digital books, students must complete an Alternative Format textbook request using the Accommodate system. The Alternative Format textbook request can be found under the Accommodation tab of the student's Accommodate home page. When completing this task, the student must provide the following required information:
- The title of the textbook
- The author of the textbook
- The publisher of the book
- The ISBN number (International Standard Book Number). This is typically a 13-digit number that identifies a book. You can find the ISBN number on the copyright page or on the back cover of the book near the publisher's barcode. Newer barcodes begin with the numbers "978".
- The price of the book
- The CRN for the course, listed on the student's concise schedule
- A receipt or proof of purchase for the textbook, in a format that you can upload online with your request
Training or assistance with this process can be scheduled by making an appointment with a graduate assistant or professional staff member in the Office of Disability Services.
Please refer to the documents below, which are also available under the Resources tab in Accommodate, to guide you through this process: