What is SensusAccess / the white S in the blue circle on Canvas?

SensusAccess Convert a File is a tool within Canvas that converts course materials into alternative formats. Students and staff can convert files housed on the Canvas site, as well as entire Canvas pages including assignments, announcements, and any other content created using the Rich Content Editor.

The following materials can be converted:
Canvas pages, .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .PPT, .PPTX, .TXT, .XML, .HTML, .HTM, .RTF, .EPUB, .MOBI, .TIFF, .TIF, .GIF, .JPG, .JPEG, .BMP, .PNG, .PCX, .DCX, .J2K, .JP2, .JPX, .DJV, .TEX, .ZIP and .ASC

These materials can be converted into the following, and some conversions have optional parameters for accessibility:

  • .docx file (Word Document).
  • Tagged PDF.
  • .txt file.
  • MP3 (Multiple languages and speeds).
  • E-book (EPUB or MOBI).
  • Digital Braille

Please consult our Guide to SensusAccess - Convert a File (PDF) for more information.

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