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Students are able to access the Alternative Formats function of YuJa Panorama from within their D2L Brightspace courses. Alternative Formats allow for the conversion of documents into a wide variety of document types, helping you access course materials in accessible formats that suit your needs. You can change how text looks, listen to an audio podcast of the document, or translate materials into another language.
Creating Alternative Formats in D2L Brightspace
- Navigate to the Content area of a D2L Brightspace course.
- Next to course files (like PDFs or Word docs), find the Panorama accessibility icon.
- Click the icon to open the Alternative Formats Menu.
- Choose the format that works best for you. It will either download or open in a new tab.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
- Original files are still available and unchanged. Alternative formats are optional and meant to make content easier to read, listen to, or use with assistive technology.
- Not all formats may be perfect. Complex documents (e.g., with tables, formulas, or scanned images) might not convert flawlessly.
- If a format doesn’t work well:
- Try a different one.
- Use the original file.
- Alternative formats are not intended to fix underlying accessibility issues with the source format/file.
Available Alternative Formats
You may see options such as:
- Translation – view the document in another language
- Immersive Reader – customizable text settings and audio playback for help with reading and focus
- Text file – removes formatting for simplified reading
- Audio podcast – listen to the document
- EPUB – read on mobile devices or e-readers
- Electronic Braille – for students using Braille devices
Select your preferred format. Note that some may take a moment to generate. Visit the YuJa Panorama support site for a complete list of available Alternative Formats.
Resources for Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities who need formal accommodations should contact Accessibility Resources. YuJa Panorama is a support tool and is not intended to replace approved accommodations.
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