E-Text Services and Descriptions

Our products and their descriptions are listed below. If you would like further information, this brief video on Choosing the Right Accessible File Format may also provide some guidance and an overview of our services. If you would like to place an order, you can view pricing or request a quote.

PDF

Estimated pricing: $0.14 - $0.54 per page

An accessible PDF will be the best option for most sighted individuals. The PDF can be accessed and read aloud by text to speech software and will have bookmarks for easy navigation.

 

Our PDF files do not have alternative text descriptions, but they are the best value with the quickest turnaround.

 

 

 

PDF WITH ENHANCED TAGS

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An accessible ETPDF (Enhanced Tagged PDF) file is the best option for individuals who prefer the layout to match the print version. These files have all the benefits and ease of a PDF, with optimized structure tags, reading order, and bookmarks to enhance the reading experience.

 

Due to the time it takes to optimize the tag structure and describe images, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.

 

 

 

MS WORD DOC

Estimated pricing: $0.38 - $0.66 per page

An accessible DOC is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and use a screen reader such as JAWS or NVDA to access content. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

 

Because our DOC files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.

 

 

 

MS WORD DOC WITH LONG DESCRIPTION

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An accessible DOCLD (Doc with Long Description) file is the best option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and prefer comprehensive, detailed alternative text descriptions for every image.

 

Due to the time it takes to write comprehensive alt text, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.

 

 

 

EPUB WITH ALT TEXT

Estimated pricing: $0.50 per page for simple projects, $1.05 for complex

An accessible EPUB with Alt Text is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and use an EPUB reader such as iBooks, Dolphin EasyReader, or Thorium to access content. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

 

Because our EPUB with Alt Text files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.

 

 

 

EPUB WITHOUT ALT TEXT

Estimated pricing: $0.45 - $0.81 per page

An accessible EPUB without Alt Text is a good option for sighted individuals who use an EPUB reader such as iBooks, Dolphin EasyReader, or Thorium to access content. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

 

Our EPUB without Alt Text files often have a faster turnaround time since they do not have alternative text description for images.

 

 

 

HTML

Estimated pricing: $0.44 - $0.72 per page

An accessible HTML file is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and access content using a web browser, which is free and easy to customize. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

 

Because our HTML files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.

 

 

 

POWERPOINT

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Our PowerPoint files will have all content made accessible with proper reading order and alternative text description for images. Any animations will be described, and all tables will be made fully accessible.

 

Due to the time it takes to optimize each slide and describe images, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.

 

 

 

ALTERNATIVE TEXT (ALT TEXT, IMAGE DESCRIPTION)

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If you have images you need described, we have the subject matter experts who can write brief or comprehensive alt text descriptions as needed and deliver them to you in a spreadsheet with image thumbnails and their descriptions.

 

Due to the wide variety in volume and image complexity, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.

PDF

When the publisher file is unavailable, we buy, chop, and scan the book and use Optical Character Recognition software to make it accessible. The final file has proper tags, optimized reading order, pagination, bookmarks, and metadata.

  • Same layout as the print textbook.
  • Bookmarks and correct page numbers for easy navigation.
  • Text can be read aloud by text to speech software with synchronized highlighting of text. 
  • Students can easily magnify the text or change color contrast options.
  • The OCR process takes longer than a Scanned Image PDF or Standardized Publisher PDF, but the reading order is optimized for a better screen reading experience.

 

MS WORD DOC

We use Optical Character Recognition software to create and export an accessible MS Word Doc file. The final file has optimized reading order, three levels of headings, pagination, and metadata. We also include brief alternative text on images. MS Word Doc files are formatted in a single column layout and are best for students who use screen reading software such as JAWS or NVDA.

  • Three levels of headings and page numbers are included for quick navigation.
  • The reading order is optimized for a better screen reading experience.
  • Alternative text descriptions are provided for images.

 

MS WORD DOC: LONG DESCRIPTION (DOCLD)

We use Optical Character Recognition software to create and export an accessible MS Word Doc file. The final file has optimized reading order, three levels of headings, pagination, and metadata. MS Word Doc files are formatted in a single column layout and are best for students who use screen reading software such as JAWS or NVDA. We will automatically send out a quote for all MS Word Doc with Long Description orders.

  • Three levels of headings and page numbers are included for quick navigation.
  • The reading order is optimized for a better screen reading experience.
  • Comprehensive alternative text descriptions are provided for images and these are clearly indicated within the document with “Image starts” and “Image ends.”

 

 EPUB

We use Optical Character Recognition software to create and export an accessible file that we then convert to EPUB format so it can be accessed with various readers, such as iBooks for OS/iOS, Microsoft Edge, Readium, and Dolphin EasyReader 7. The final file has optimized reading order, three levels of headings, pagination, and metadata. We also include brief alternative text on images.

  • EPUBs feature reflowable content, resizable images and tables, and adjustable font sizes and colors, offering a highly customizable experience for students.
  • EPUBs can be read with multiple readers and software packages, and many new devices come with an EPUB reader built in.
  • The reading order is optimized for a better screen reading experience.
  • We offer EPUBs with or without alternative text descriptions for images, depending on preference.

 

HTML

We use Optical Character Recognition software to create and export an accessible file that we then convert to HTML format so it can be accessed with a browser. The final file has optimized reading order, three levels of headings, pagination, and metadata. We also include brief alternative text on images.

  • HTML files are read by web browsers, which are free and easy for users to customize.
  • Three levels of headings and page numbers are included for quick navigation.
  • The reading order is optimized for a better screen reading experience.
  • Alternative text descriptions are provided for images.

 

POWERPOINT

Provide us with a PowerPoint presentation, and we will make it fully accessible so that it clears the accessibility check. We determine the reading order of objects on slides to improve the screen reading experience. Tables are made accessible with structural alt text, and all images are given comprehensive alt text. We will automatically send out a quote for all PowerPoint orders.

  • Slides are given unique titles for clear navigation.
  • All content, objects, and spacing are adjusted for a better experience with screen reading software.
  • Comprehensive alt text descriptions are provided for images.
  • All tables are made fully accessible and include structural alternative text to describe the column headers.

 

 

 

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