The following sections are designed to provide the reader an overview of the process of converting text to alternative print. This article is based on procedures and techniques developed by Disability Resources for Students at Arizona State University for the production of mandated alternative print accommodations. Specific software and hardware brands are listed in the article. The listing of vendors does not, however, imply an endorsement of one vendor over another. DRS/ASU uses certain brands, versions or models and has developed a system around these choices which is effective. This article assumes that the reader is computer literate and has or can learn the basic command structure of the software and hardware used by DRS/ASU.
The following section will only discuss the conversion of printed text materials into grade II Braille. The next section will discuss the process used to convert graphic information into raised line drawings and the final section in this series will discuss the process of converting mathematic and scientific notation into the Nemeth Code Braille.