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Alternative Course Materials

At CASS, we provide alternative format textbooks to ensure equitable access to learning resources for students with disabilities. These materials are designed to support a variety of learning preferences and needs.

Available Alternative Formats:

  1. Digital Textbooks / Accessible PDFs
  2. Audio Versions of Textbooks (Audiobooks)
  3. Screen Reader-Compatible Materials (e.g., Word documents and accessible PDFs)
  4. Large Print Materials

Requesting Alternative Formats:

All requests for alternative format books and articles must be submitted through the AIM portal . To ensure timely access, please submit your materials as soon as you have the required book and article details for your semester courses. If you’re unsure about which books are required, contact your professors in advance to obtain the necessary reading materials.

Follow the steps below to submit your request on the AIM portal:

Access the AIM Portal

Steps to Submit a Request for Alternative Format Materials:

Part 1: Accommodations and Acknowledgments

  1. Request Accommodations: Ensure you’ve requested your accommodations for the current semester through the AIM portal.
  2. Complete Copyright Agreement: Acknowledge and complete the copyright agreement on your AIM dashboard.

Part 2: Update Preferences

  1. Access Alternative Formats: On the left-hand toolbar, click on the Alternative Formats link.
  2. Verify the Semester: Confirm that the correct semester is displayed near the top of the screen.
  3. Select Your Preferred Format: Under Update Preferences, choose your preferred format (Accessible PDF, Microsoft Word, or MP3 Audio files) for your materials.

Part 3: Upload Book Receipt

You must provide proof of purchase for each requested book. Follow these steps to upload your receipt:

  1. Scan or Take a Picture: Upload a clear image or scan of your book receipt.
  2. Select the Course: Choose the relevant course for the receipt, add any notes if necessary, and click the Upload Receipt link.

Part 4: Upload Requested Materials

  1. Enter Book/Article Information: Scroll to the Additional Book or Reading Materials section.
    • For books, provide the title, author, and ISBN.
    • For articles, enter the title, click Submit, and upload the document on the next page.
  2. Indicate Format Preferences: Select your preferred format (audio, PDF, or Word files).
  3. Submit Your Request: After completing all sections, click Submit Request.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at cass@utep.edu or call our office at 915-747-5148. You are also welcome to visit our office in the Union East Building, Room 106, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.