Student Responsibilities for Alternative Text Accommodations
If you have not already signed up for priority registration, make an appointment with a DRS accommodations counselor
to do so. The alternative text accommodation qualifies students for priority registration at WWU. Priority registration
enables students to submit their textbook requests three weeks before classes start.
Note: the minimum turn around for requested alternative text material is two weeks.

Ordered available textbooks from online resources. A comprehensive list available at
www.wwu.edu/depts/drs/students.shtml .

Download PT Reader software onto personal computer from: www.cwu.edu/~gellenbe/ptreader/, using Firefox
internet navigation software. This program is also downloaded on all computers in the DRS lab.

Complete the Alternative Text Book Request form (“the purple sheet”) and submit to DRS office three weeks
before classes begin.
o
The Alternative Text Book Request form is available on the DRS website and in hard-copy form in the
DRS office

Provide the DRS office with a copy of course syllabus for each requested alternative text. Note: priority will be
given to requests when syllabi are submitted.

Provide the DRS office with any electronic or typewritten copies of in-class handouts or other reading materials
requiring conversion at least two weeks in advance.

For Braille users: Make arrangements to meet with an accommodations counselor in DRS as soon as possible.
Some materials must be requested a quarter in advance.

Purchase materials for which Alternative Text is requested (this is a copyright requirement).

Pick up Alternative Text materials in a timely manner.

Notify DRS immediately of changes to class schedule, course syllabus, or alternative text needs.

Contact your accommodations counselor for assistance if a difficultly should arise.
I understand the responsibilities required of me in order to receive
Alternative Text accommodations at WWU.
Signature _________________________________________ Date__________ W#________________
Alternative Text Request Form
disAbility Resources for Students
www.wwu.edu/depts/drs
Please return form to DRS three weeks before classes begin in Old Main 110
360.650.3083 (phone)  360.650.3715 (fax)  drs@wwu.edu
Date:
Phone Number:
Student Name:
WWU Email:
Quarter:
@students.wwu.edu
Year:
W#
Please provide information for ALL fields for each book request and your syllabus for each course
#1 Title & Edition:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Instructor’s Name:
Material requested: __ Article __Textbook __other:
Author:
Course:
Syllabus included __ yes __no
#2 Title & Edition:
Author:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Course:
Instructor’s Name:
Syllabus included__ yes __no
Material requested: __Article __Textbook __other:
#3 Title & Edition:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Instructor’s Name:
Material requested: __Article __Textbook __other:
#4 Title & Edition:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Instructor’s Name:
Material requested: __Article __Textbook __other:
Author:
Course:
Syllabus included __ yes __no
Author:
Course:
Syllabus included __ yes __no
#5 Title & Edition:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Instructor’s Name:
Material requested: __Article __Textbook __other:
Author:
Course:
Syllabus included __ yes __no
#6 Title & Edition:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Instructor’s Name:
Material requested: __Article __Textbook __other:
Author:
Course:
Syllabus included __ yes __no