What is Alternate Media?

Alternate media generally refers to text or other materials produced in a specialized format intended for use by students with disabilities. These formats include e-text, large print, Braille, audio files, tactile graphics and closed captioning.

• E-Text
  Electronic text is a data file that can be accessed by many programs such as MS Word, JAWS (screen reading program), Kurzweil and Duxbury Braille Translator.
• Large Print
  Print that has been enlarged to at least 14 to 18 points for body text.
• Braille
  Tactile written language.
• Tactile Graphics
  Simplified graphical images that use raised lines and textures to convey information.
• Audio Files
  Books on CD, audio recordings such as mp3s.
• Closed Captioning
  Text transcription of spoken/audio portions of movies, videos, TV shows and DVDs.