SensusAccess is a quick, self‑service document conversion tool that allows Brockport faculty, staff, and students to convert files into more accessible formats such as tagged PDFs, Word documents, HTML files, MP3 audio, or e‑books.
Upload your file to the SensusAccess portal, choose the output format you need, and the converted version will be delivered to your inbox within minutes. Visit our Digital Accessibility Resource Guide for more information on how to use SensusAccess.
Why it matters:
Accessibility is not just about compliance, it’s about equity and inclusion. Many students encounter barriers when interacting with course materials that are not accessible. For example, a scanned PDF will be unreadable to a screen reader, leaving a student with a visual disability unable to access the content. Other students may find dense text overwhelming or benefit from listening to the material as audio while commuting. Still others may prefer an e‑book format that allows for easier navigation, highlighting, or resizing text.
By using SensusAccess, faculty and staff can remove many of these barriers with minimal effort and then use an accessibility checker such as Ally in Brightspace to prioritize the remaining fixes. Even this small step can have a big impact: accessible course materials allow students to interact with content in ways that best support their learning style, reduce frustration, and foster independence. Offering materials in accessible formats also signals to students that their needs are recognized and valued, reinforcing SUNY Brockport’s commitment to inclusive teaching and student success.