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OSWD offers alternative print services for students, faculty and staff by reformatting printed materials such as textbooks, brochures, journals/magazines, memos/letters, etc., to the specifications of the requester. The definitions below are examples of the mechanisms involved in the process of providing alternative print services.

Braille
A system of writing and printing for the blind, in which varied arrangements of raised dots representing letters and numerals that are identified by touch. Documents or textbooks are typed and saved as files on a diskette using Word Perfect. The files when needed are pulled and then converted to Braille with the use of the Duxbury software. The Duxbury software is only compatible with Word Perfect software.

Audio recording
A method of reading printed materials by vocal means into an audio recorder utilizing audiocassette tapes.

Binding
The practice of binding completed Braille projects with plastic fasteners.

Image Enhancing 
The process of creating textured images of enlarged pictures, charts, maps on specialized papers through a raised line device.

Large print
Typed materials provided with enlarged print according to font size request.

Scanning
A method of converting text or documents onto computer files with a computer hardware that is similar to a xerox copier. The method of scanning involves placing articles, textbooks, documents and other printed material faced down on the scanner. Scanning reduces the need of typing whenever applicable.

Transcribing
To transfer information from audio recording into printed materials.

Xeroxing
The process of copying documents.

You may request alternative print services by clicking on services forms.

For more information or assistance, contact:

Center for Academic Programs and Student Services (CAPSS)
Gallaudet University 
Student Academic Center Room 1022
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, D.C.20002-3659
(202) 651-5256 (v/TTY)
oswd@gallaudet.edu