Disability Support Services
Fee-For-Services - Text Conversion

TEXT CONVERSION

While Text Conversion is a free service to SIUC students, DSS can also provide alternate format by scanning and converting print based materials for other institutions, agencies, and businesses. Estimates on cost and time of production are available.

Just as there are a variety of reasons why individuals might need text available in alternate format, there are also a variety of available formats. The cost of converting text is dependent on a number of factors including the format that is required (i.e. E-Text, Braille, MP3), the clarity of the documents being converted (i.e. pen marks, highlights), and the information that is needed (i.e. tables, charts, graphs, etc.).

Electronic Text (E-Text)

Electronic Text allows individuals to access reading materials in different ways including the use of a screen reader, screen enlarging software, or manipulation of color/contrast of materials. Electronic Text Conversion (i.e. Microsoft Word, RTF, TXT, PDF, etc.)

• Standard Conversion - $0.35 per page
• Optimal Conversion - $0.65 per page

Audio (MP3)

Audio files allow individuals to listen to text using a computer or an MP3 player.

• Audio Conversion (i.e. MP3)
• Please call or e-mail for price estimates.

Enlarged Print

Print size is increased to make documents more accessible to individuals with low vision.

• Black & White Enlargement - $0.15 per page
• Color Enlargement - $0.75 per page

Braille & Tactile Maps

Available for individuals who are blind and can read Braille or need tactile maps.

• Braille - $1.05 per Braille page
• Charts, Tables, graphs, maps, etc: Estimates available.

Associated Costs

• Please note that books are destroyed during the conversion process but for a $5.00 fee can be rebound with plastic comb binding.
• $1.00 charge for any CD-ROMS used.
• Shipping costs vary.

Contact Information

• Contact Bryan Dallas at 618-453-7753 or e-mail the Text Conversion Office.

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