Eligibility for this service is determined by the Accomodations and Support Center
(ASC) Counselors and is based in part on the professional documentation provided by
the student.
Alternate media must be requested each semester as needed. The appropriate request
form must be filled out and signed. The form is available in the Student Services
Building, Room 114. A student may place a request for alternate media for an upcoming
class for which they are registered before purchasing or renting the required textbook(s).
When picking up materials in alternative formats the student must show proof of purchase
or rental of the textbook(s). If textbook is bought from another individual, the seller
must give the student a receipt with their name, phone number, and book title and
edition. Students who rent their textbook(s) must show proof of rental and return
the alternate media at the end of the semester.
Requests for materials in alternative format will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Once a request is made, preference will be given to the format specified by
the student. However, the recommendation of ASC professionals will be used in determining
the specific media format for each academic course.
We recommend that requests for alternate media are submitted as soon as the student
registers for classes. Late requests will be honored provided that the student making
the request understands that the Alternate Media Access Specialist will set the timeline
for completion of the work accordingly. Please bring a copy of the syllabi for your
courses to provide materials in a timely manner.
Turnaround times for alternative format requests are determined on a case-by-case
basis. It typically takes about two weeks to process materials. The Alternate Media
Access Specialist will notify the student of the projected completion date. Alternate
Media Production will make every effort to complete the request in a timely manner.
Student will not copy or reproduce any material provided by Alternate Media Production,
nor allow anyone else to do so. This is a copyright violation. Misuse of this material
may result in disciplinary action by Modesto Junior College.
Students who qualify will be provided with a special alternative format for materials
required for academic use. These electronic files are copyrighted and exclusively
for use by persons with disabilities and may not be reproduced or distributed.
Student questions regarding alternative formats should be addressed to Claudia Mery, Phone: (209) 575-6862, e-mail address: meryc@mjc.edu
Complaints regarding the provision of information in alternate media should be referred
to the Associate Dean of Student Services, Jackie Forte, phone: (209) 575-6225, fortej@mjc.edu
