Alternate Formats Collection for Students with Perceptual Disabilities
Alternate Format Production Services
Materials produced by Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning are developed in accordance with the Copyright Act of Canada, Section 32 (Persons with Perceptual Disabilities).
Audio Production
Production of audio materials for students with perceptual disabilities can be requested if the title is not available for loan or purchase.
When production of a text in audio format is required, two print copies of the text in good condition are needed before production can begin. Both copies will be returned to the school when production is complete.
Timelines for production depend on the current production schedule and size of the book requested. A lead time of 3 months is usually required to ensure the timely production of a text.
Audio production commences in May/June for delivery in September.
Braille and Tactile Production
Production of braille for students designated by a Consultant for the Blind/Visually Impaired as a braille reader can be requested if the title is not available for loan or purchase.
One print copy in good condition is required before production can begin. The copy will be returned with a coil binding when production is complete. It is necessary to identify the dates when the material is required and if applicable, the order in which the chapters will be used as production may be completed over several months and sent to the school in installments.
Braille production commences in May for delivery in September.
Teacher created material (seatwork), tests, exams and tactile drawings can be produced on request. To ensure that materials are produced on time for students, a good quality print copy must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days before the date needed.
Tactile Image Catalogue
The Tactile Image Catalogue is a collection of tactile graphic items which are organized according to subject headings. Items include subject resource material, geographical maps, mobility maps, science and social studies diagrams. These materials may be ordered for eligible students through their designated Consultant for the Blind/Visually Impaired.
Large Print Production
Large print is intended for use by students who have a visual impairment or another perceptual disability and whose opportunities to read more effectively will be enhanced by using this format. A Consultant for the Blind/Visually Impaired will assess the student’s need for large print materials in collaboration with the school team. Production of large print materials can be requested if the material is not available for loan or purchase.
One print copy in good condition must be provided by the requesting school. Timelines for production depend on the current production schedule and size of the book requested. The print copy provided by the school will be returned with a coil binding once production is complete. A minimum of 6 weeks is requested for production.
Ordering materials in May or June should ensure that books are ready for September.
Electronic Text Production
Electronic text (pdf, word or epub files) is intended for use by students who have a perceptual disability and whose opportunities to read more effectively will be enhanced by using this format. Students can be registered with the Alternate Formats Collection and materials requested for production if they are not available for loan or purchase.
One print copy in good condition must be provided by the requesting school. Timelines for production depend on the current production schedule and size of the book requested. The print copy provided by the school will be returned with a coil binding once production is complete. A minimum of 6 weeks is requested for production.
Ordering materials in May or June should ensure that books are ready for September.
