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Disability and Accessibility Services provides a variety of tools, alternative formats, and institutional resources to help you customize your learning environment and navigate campus life effectively.

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Academic Support: <a href="https://www.berea.edu/office-of-student-success-and-transition">Student Success Central</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/academics/departments-programs/mathematics/mat-department-pages/resources">Math Lab</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/centers/center-for-teaching-and-learning/writing-resources">Writing Studio</a>, instructor office hours, TA hours.
Campus Life and Basic Needs: <a href="https://www.berea.edu/life-at-berea/student-life/staff/leila-hunter">Campus Case Manager</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/centers/campus-christian-center">Campus Christian Center</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/life-at-berea/housing-dining?utm_medium=search-paid&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_source=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22870124081&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC7p-lgvy1oBxgnuGgAPopCDL6f8Q&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw0o3SBhBVEiwAh28-jV-9I4jTqmaALIlmWk4XztixqUAaF8zuV1Z4bJFpgTYKb2AoKIQ4LBoCl1sQAvD_BwE">Housing</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BC.PeerHealthEducators/">HEART</a> (Health Education Advocacy Resource Team)
Health and Wellness: <a href="https://www.berea.edu/life-at-berea/student-life/counseling-services/">Counseling Services</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/life-at-berea/student-life/counseling-services/">Student Health</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/thrive/opportunities">Thrive!</a>
Other Campus Partners: <a href="https://www.berea.edu/labor-program-office/">Labor Office</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/student-financial-aid">Financial Aid</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/registrar/">Registrar</a>, <a href="https://www.berea.edu/life-at-berea/student-life/department-of-public-safety/">Public Safety</a>
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Campus Support

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<li><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d25897c67d6c4197954e366912ba9cbc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Accessibility Map</a></li>
<li><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/66c33d9d39bb448a9961429e82bf1846" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Campus/Parking Map</a></li>
<li><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/70a72b0252cb4a2dae343757b25e57e0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Campus Trees</a></li>
<li><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ffa7aa2f3d7843c583bbd388ef2b405b/page/Page?views=Home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sustainability Map</a></li>
<li><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e7fdc58a9f684d3f84fd8ddfa25b5ed2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Priority Snow/Ice Removal Map</a></li>
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Campus Maps

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Need to turn an unreadable scanned PDF into a clear Word document? Or convert a heavy textbook chapter into an audio MP3 you can listen to while walking to class? 
Berea College provides <a href="https://www.berea.edu/disability-and-accessibility-services/additional-resources/sensusaccess">SensusAccess</a>, a free, automated self-service tool that converts your educational materials into formats that work best for your learning style. Use your official @berea.edu email address to upload and convert your files instantly. <a href="https://www.berea.edu/disability-and-accessibility-services/additional-resources/sensusaccess">Upload your documents to SensusAccess.</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyq_0ozjVno">What is SensusAccess?</a> – an informational video about what SensusAccess is and how it could be used to help all people with and without disabilities</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sensusaccess.com/resources/guides-and-best-practices">Guides &amp; Best Practices for SensusAccess</a> – detailed explanations on how to get the highest quality when using SensusAccess</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sensusaccess.com/resources/questions-and-answers">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</a> – commonly asked questions about SensusAccess with answers from its creators</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sensusaccess.com/sensusaccess-e-learning">SensusAccess E-Learning Module</a> –  courses intended for students, staff, faculty and others who are converting material into alternate formats</li>
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File Converter (SensusAccess)

If you are creating documents, presentations, videos, or course materials for a class, student group, or labor position, use these quick guides and free tools to ensure your content is inclusive to everyone.
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Microsoft Word &amp; PowerPoint: Instead of external guides, use the built-in software tools. Simply go to the Review tab in Word or PowerPoint and click Check Accessibility to find and fix barriers instantly.
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Official Quick Guides: Review the official <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-word-documents-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-d9bf3683-87ac-47bd-b9ef-373ffd216d19" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlgI">Microsoft Accessibility Center</a> or the <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/products/acrobat/pdf-repair-repairing-accessibility.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlwI">Adobe Acrobat PDF Remediation Guide</a> for step-by-step styling tips.
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Built-In Platform Tools: The fastest way to caption is directly inside your hosting platform. Learn how to <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.google.com%2Fyoutube%2Fanswer%2F2734705%3Fhl%3Den-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmAI">Edit Captions in YouTube</a> or <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://help.vimeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/12426156795409-Captions-and-subtitles" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmQI">Manage Captions on Vimeo</a>.
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Free Captioning Tools: If you need to generate a subtitle file from scratch, tools like <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="http://amara.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmgI">Amara.org</a> provide a clean, free browser interface to sync text with your video.
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DAS Third-Party Support: If you have an automatically generated transcript or caption file with significant errors, please contact DAS staff.
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<h4 data-path-to-node="9">Bonus: Free Accessibility Training</h4>
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<li data-path-to-node="10,0,0">KSARN (Kansas Accessibility Resources Network): Access <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://ksarn.org/free-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmwI">KSARN Training Courses</a>. Anyone with a higher education email can register for 10 free, on-demand courses ranging from basic document layout to video accessibility and impairment awareness.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="10,1,0">The 7 Core Skills: Check out the University of Minnesota’s ultra-simple <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://accessibility.umn.edu/what-you-can-do/start-7-core-skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwimtKXHma-VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnAI">Start with 7 Core Skills Guide</a> for a quick mental checklist on headings, alt-text, and link descriptions.</li>
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Creating Accessible Content

Free &amp; Low-Cost Assistive Technology Apps

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<a href="https://www.naturalreaders.com/">NaturalReader</a> (Free/Premium): A powerful text-to-speech app and browser extension that reads PDFs, web pages, and eBooks aloud with natural-sounding voices.
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<a href="https://speechify.com/">Speechify</a> (Free/Premium): Converts physical books, documents, and articles into audio screen-reads. Great for listening on your phone while walking across campus.
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<a href="https://www.beelinereader.com/">BeeLine Reader</a> (Free Extension): Uses a subtle color gradient to guide your eyes through dense text, which accelerates reading speed and improves focus for students with ADHD or dyslexia.
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Reading & Literacy Support

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<a href="https://otter.ai/">Otter.ai</a> (Free Basic): An AI-powered transcription tool that records audio and automatically generates smart, searchable lecture notes and transcripts in real time.
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<a href="https://www.grammarly.com/enterprise/signup">Grammarly</a> (Free with berea.edu address): Goes beyond standard spellcheck to assist with tone, structural clarity, and advanced grammar remediation while writing essays.
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Built-in Dictation: Use Microsoft Voice Typing (Windows Key + H) or Apple Dictation (double-press Fn key) to dictate text directly into any open document.
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Writing & Dictation Tools

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<a href="https://onenote.cloud.microsoft/">OneNote</a> (Free via Berea Office 365): A multi-platform digital binder that allows you to embed audio recordings directly next to your typed lecture slides and typed notes.
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<a href="https://goblin.tools/">Goblin.tools</a> (Free Web/App): A brilliant, zero-cost AI tool designed for neurodivergent individuals that breaks down overwhelming assignments into granular, step-by-step checklists.
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<a href="https://xmind.com/">XMind</a> or <a href="https://www.mindmeister.com/">MindMeister</a> (Free Basic): Visual brainstorming tools that turn disorganized thoughts, research ideas, and dense concepts into structured visual maps.
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Notetaking & Mind Mapping

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<a href="https://forestapp.cc/">Forest</a> (Free/$3.99): A gamified focus timer where staying off your phone grows a virtual tree. If you leave the app to check social media, your tree dies.
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<a href="https://www.focusmate.com/">Focusmate</a> (Free Basic): Provides virtual, quiet body-doubling sessions with a remote partner to ensure accountability during intensive study blocks.
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<a href="https://getcoldturkey.com/">Cold Turkey</a> / <a href="https://freedom.to/">Freedom</a> (Free Basic): Website and app blockers that lock you out of distracting social media feeds or games during designated study hours.
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Focus, Time Tracking & Organization

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<a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com/">Be My Eyes</a> (Free): Connects blind or low-vision users with a global network of sighted volunteers and AI tools to assist with real-time visual interpretation via video call.
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Live Transcribe (Free on Android/iOS): Provides real-time, highly accurate speech-to-text captioning for spoken conversations or group discussions.
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Seeing AI (Free on iOS): A talking camera app from Microsoft that instantly scans and narrates short text, documents, product barcodes, and environmental currency.
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Student Resources

Campus Resources and Accessibility

Document and Content Accessibility

Free & Low-Cost Assistive Technology Apps