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What is SensusAccess?

SensusAccess is an automated service for students with a print disability.

It can be used to convert your readings and teaching materials into alternative formats, and is helpful if you are having difficulties with printed text, if you want to experiment with different learning styles, or if you simply want to make your readings available on the go.

What alternative formats can I create?

With SensusAccess, you can convert your readings, slides and lecture notes into formats that work best for you, such as:

  • MP3 files
  • E-books
  • Structured audio books in DAISY
  • and e-books with media overlay.

You can also use SensusAccess to convert scanned PDF documents and pictures of text captured with your smartphone, as well as PowerPoint presentations into formats that are more useful for you or easier to work with.

How do I use SensusAccess?

Using the web form, you simply

  1. Upload your document to SensusAccess
  2. Select how you want it converted; and
  3. Enter your email address

Once your document is ready, you will receive an email in your inbox. SensusAccess can also be accessed through email – let us know if you would like to find out more about that.

SensusAccess is entirely automated and the documents you submit to the service are automatically deleted once they have been converted.

How do I get help?

SensusAccess is intuitive and simple to use, but you can get better results if you take a look at the SensusAccess e-learning course. Take a look at the FAQs for a quick answer to most problems.

The Alternative Formats Service can also help you with any questions you might have. Contact us at alternativeformats@glasgow.ac.uk.

First published: 14 November 2024

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