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Student Disability Services
University of Mississippi

Accessible Format and Assistive Technology

Accessible Format
To download a tutorial on Accessible Word Documents, click this link:

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To download a tutorial on Accessible PDF Documents, click this link:

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To download a tutorial on Accessible PowerPoint Presentations, click this link:

Types of Accessible Format:
  • Accessible PDF
  • Accessible Word Doc
  • EPub
  • MP3 Audio
  • Braille
  • Magnification
  • Tactile
Accessible Format Request Process:

Once approved for accessible format, you will receive an email with instructions on how to request accessible format through Rebel Access. If you still have questions, you can email or make an appointment with the Adaptive Technology Specialist to talk about the accessible format process.

Other Important Accessible Format Notes:
  1. If you have difficulty listening to the accessible format on your device, you may email the Adaptive Technology Specialist for assistance.
  2. Accessible format is processed on a first-in, first-out basis.
  3. Accessible format is considered a free service.
  4. Accessible format does not have to be returned at the end of the semester unless an exception is specifically made by the Adaptive Technology Specialist.

Assistive Technology
For a select list of Assistive Technology options, click this link: Assistive Technology
Student Disability Services has a total of 7 accessible computer stations available for students with disabilities. 5 of those computer stations are in the lab and 2 are private room computers. Besides having the typical software of Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, they have various accessible software installed. To know which computer has what software installed, there is a list taped to the wall over the computer which identifies the type of accessible software installed.
SDS Accessible Computer Stations:
  • JAWS Screen Reader
  • Kurzweil 1000 Literacy Software for Blind
  • Zoomtext Magnifier/Reader
  • Read and Write Gold Literacy Software
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking Dictation Software
  • Dolphin Easy Reader DAISY Player
  • Sorenson nTouch Videophone
SDS Accessible Hardware Available:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Tables
  • CCTV Desktop Magnifiers
  • Portable Magnifiers
  • DAISY Audio Players
  • FM Systems
  • Microphones for Real-Time Captioning
  • Braille Embosser
  • Livescribe Echo Smartpens
SDS Lab Student Workstations Picture

SDS Lab Accessible Format Production Workstation Picture
Assistive Technology Hardware Checkout:

Usually all assistive technology hardware is checked out for the entire semester and must be returned by the last day of finals, unless an exception is specifically made by the Assistive Technology Specialist. There is a list of what is in the container for the device checked out for the semester. If anything is missing or damaged from the container upon return of the assistive technology device, the student is responsible for the cost of replacement of any missing or damaged items unless an exception is made by the Adaptive Technology Specialist. If the missing or damaged item is not paid for, a hold can be placed on the student account which will prevent you from registering for future classes and from getting a transcript, until the missing item is paid in full.

SDS Other Hardware Available:
  • Flat-bed Scanners
  • Printers
Other Locations on Campus Where Accessible Computer Stations Exist:
Link to UM Creed Link To SDS Instagram PageLink To SDS Twitter PageLink To SDS Facebook Page Link to Donate to SDS