Disabled Students Programs and Services
Rio Hondo Community College
Alternate Media Program Service Agreement
Name ___________________________________________________________
Student #:________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
1. Eligibility for this service is determined by the Disabled Students Programs and
Services (DSP&S) Specialists and is based in part on the professional
documentation supplied by the individual requesting assistance.
2. DSPS services must be requested each semester. Eligible students must be
enrolled in the course for which they are requesting alternate format and the
materials must be verified as required reading for the course. The student must
submit a course outline or memo from the instructor verifying the material is
required or essential to completion of the course.
3. Students requesting materials in alternate formats must own a physical copy of
the textbook or other course material, or obtain said materials before the DSPS
will begin production.
4. Requests for materials in alternative format will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Once a request is approved, the recommendation of DSPS staff along with
the individual’s input will be used in determining the specific media format to be
provided.
5. Alternative format requests must be submitted as soon as the student learns of
their need; late requests will be honored provided that the student making the
request understands that the Alternate Media Specialist (AMS) will set the
timeline for completion of the work accordingly.
6. Turn-a-round times for alternate media requests are determined on a case-bycase basis. Upon review of the material to be formatted and converted, the AMS
will notify the student of the projected completion date. DSP&S will make every
effort to complete the request in a timely manner. However, larger course
materials (e.g., textbooks) will be completed in installments based on specified
deadlines (e.g. course syllabus.)
7. Material provided to the DSP&S for the purpose of conversion to alternate format
may be disassembled and returned to the individual rebound with a plastic comb
binding. The DSP&S will not be held responsible for any damage to the
materials that occur as a result of conversion to alternate format.
8. Students will be provided with one alternate media copy for each material
required for academic use. This material is copyrighted and may not be
reproduced or distributed in a format other than a specialized format exclusively
for use by blind or other persons with disabilities. Any further reproduction or
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distribution in a format other than a specialized format may result in disciplinary
action by Rio Hondo Community College.
9. Alternate media is provided for participation in Rio Hondo College program
activities only. Alternate media will not be provided for personal use.
10. Student questions regarding alternate format should be addressed directly to the
AMS, Suzanne Frederickson. Please call 562-463-7648 or send an email
message to sfrederickson@riohondo.edu.
11. DSP&S reserves the right to discontinue service if any of the above, or a
combination of the above, are violated or abused.
I have read the service agreement and understand the procedures and conditions listed
above. My signature is my commitment to adhere to these responsibilities and terms.
User
Signature_____________________________________________Date____________
DSPS Staff
Signature_____________________________________________Date____________
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