UMSL Alt-Text Login

The University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) works with Mizzou to have textbooks converted into an accessible, digital format for students with the alternative text format accommodation. 

This service ensures that students with print disabilities have equal access to their course materials. There are many methods of accessing text materials in alternate formats.

Log-in to your Alternative Formats Web Page

• Log into your alternative formats folder with your username (SSO) and password.
• Bookmark this page for future reference.

 Things to consider when using alternative format:

• Mizzou processes books each semester for UMSL and Columbia. It is important to get your request in for textbooks as soon as possible.
• It is common for the term “accessible text” to be confused with the term “electronic text”. Many publishers now offer textbooks in electronic format but the term “electronic” may not necessarily mean the book is “accessible” to students using a text-to-speech or screen reading program.
• When requesting alternative text, be sure to include your course syllabus.
• If you need to add or drop a course and have the alternative text accommodations, please understand that it may take time for your newly requested textbook to be converted. 

How to Access your Alternate-Text:

Before Alternate-Text can be accessed, you will need to select a text to speech program.

• If you are using a Mac/Apple computer/smart phone there are built in accessibility features like VoiceOver screen reader.
• If you are using a Windows computer there are built in accessibility features like Narrator screen reader. Android smart phones use the TalkBack screen reading feature.