Media Production Services

Audio Book Production

Media Production Services (MPS) produces audiotaped textual materials for students who are print handicapped from kindergarten to Grade 12 if the requested title is not available for loan. When production of a text in audiotaped format is required, two print copies in good condition are needed before production can begin. Both print copies will be returned to the school when production is complete.

Time lines for production of an audiotaped text are dependent on the current production schedule and the classification of the student's print disability. A lead time of three months is usually required to ensure the timely production of a text for a student.

See contact information below for inquiries regarding this service.

 

Braille and Tactile Production

Media Production Services (MPS) produces textbooks and supplementary reading materials in braille for students designated by a vision consultant as braille users, if the requested title is not already available for loan. Usually at least 1 print copy in good condition is required before production can commence. The print copy will be returned with a plastic coil binding when production is complete. It is necessary to identify the dates required and the order of chapters needed, as production may be completed over several months as segments are required.

Seatwork and tactile drawings such as: teacher created material, short excerpts from texts, magazine articles, examinations and tests can be produced upon request. Tactile drawings that already exist in the Browsing File can be ordered using the online form. To ensure that seatwork and tactile drawings are prepared on time for a student, SMS requires that good quality print materials be submitted a minimum of 10 working days before the date needed.

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Tactile Browsing File

The Browsing File is a collection of braille and tactile graphic items which are catalogued according to subject headings. Braille items include resource material, articles, short stories, poetry, recipes, etc. Tactile graphics include geographical maps, mobility maps, science and social studies diagrams. These materials may be ordered for eligible students.

The file is available in a searchable online database or as a PDF file and may be printed, downloaded or searched on line using the find function in Adobe Acrobat.

View the Braille & Tactile Browsing File ( 159 KB)

Go to the online Order Form

 

Large Print Production

Large print is intended solely for the use of students who are significantly visually impaired and whose opportunities to read more efficiently will be enhanced by the use of this format. This decision will be made during the functional vision assessment conducted by the vision consultant. In order to produce a book in large print at Media Production Services (MPS) it is crucial that one print copy, in perfect condition, be provided by the requesting school. Production timelines vary depending on the time of year that orders are requested. Ordering in May or June should ensure that books are ready for school opening in the fall. September and January orders may be delayed for several weeks. The regular print text will be returned with a coil binding after production is complete.

See contact information below for inquiries regarding these services.

 

Electronic Text Production (E-text)

Media Production Services (MPS) provides electronic textual materials in certain specific situations to print handicapped students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

See contact information below for inquiries regarding these services.

 

Contacts

Media Production Services
215 - 1181 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T3
Phone: 204-945-2392 Toll Free in Manitoba, 1-800-282-8069 ext. #1321
Fax: 204-948-1321
Email: debbie.henzel@gov.mb.ca