Accessible Technologies

Service Description

Accessible Technologies supports inclusive learning and working environments at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In partnership with Accessibility Resources, IT Solutions provides media captioning, document conversion, and accessibility consulting for course-related materials. These services support Universal Design for Learning, digital accessibility, and help ensure compliance with legal standards. 

Key Features

  • Document conversion (e.g., print-to-digital and accessible formats)
  • Video captioning and audio transcription
  • Descriptive video services
  • Media digitization 
  • Accommodation consulting in collaboration with Accessibility Resources to ensure course materials are accessible and workplace accommodations are adequate.
    • Available for faculty, staff, and students with registered disabilities, or those who work with or teach a person with a registered disability.
  • Guidance on FERPA, HIPAA, Copyright, and Minnesota data privacy laws
  • Group training and drop-in sessions for digital accessibility foundational concepts and using tools including YuJa Panorama, Microsoft tools, accessibility checkers, and more

Who Can Use This Service

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Service and Support Expectations

Cost

Support for academic related content is at no cost. Charges for transcription and captioning services may apply for groups outside of academic use, estimates will be provided.

Requests

Use the request buttons on this page to submit a request for assistance.

Fulfillment

Captioning, document conversion, and media digitization requests take approximately 3 to 5 business days depending on the project. Descriptive Video Service varies based on the project and workload. Academic and course-related materials are prioritized.

Policies and Compliance

All services comply with Minnesota State Mankato and Minnesota State system policies, as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations including:

  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • FERPA
  • HIPAA
  • Copyright and Intellectual Property laws
  • Minnesota data privacy and protection requirements
 
Request Accessible Technologies Services Request Group Training for Digital Accessibility

Service Offerings (2)

Request Accessible Technologies Services
Request accessible technologies services including media captioning and transcription, descriptive video services, document conversion, and accessibility consulting for course-related materials.
Request Group Training for Digital Accessibility
Request departmental or group training on digital accessibility foundational concepts and using tools including YuJa Panorama, Microsoft tools, accessibility checkers, and more.