Access content your way

SensusAccess is a free online service for Roosevelt students, faculty and staff. It converts text and image-based files like PDFs, Word documents, and scanned images, into accessible formats such as e-books, MP3 audio, digital Braille, and more. With SensusAccess, you can easily transform inaccessible files into formats that work for everyone. To begin converting documents, you can upload files through the web form and choose the output format or other conversion options.

Once your file has been converted, you will receive a notification via the email you provide in the web form. SensusAccess will only support requests from individuals using a valid Roosevelt e-mail address. The e-mail notification will contain the converted document or a hyperlink to download the file. Documents submitted to the service are automatically deleted once they have been converted, and your personal information is not stored.

How can SensusAccess be used?

You can use SensusAccess to change your files in several ways:

  • Transform inaccessible files to accessible documents (e.g., image-only PDF to DOCX)
  • Convert files to e-book, digital Braille, MP3 audio files, or other file formats
  • Create BeeLine-enabled documents for easier and faster on screen reading
  • Translate documents from one language to another

The quality of the converted document depends on the quality of the original file. A scanned document with skewed text, dark marks, smudges, underlined, or highlighted text may lead to lower accuracy in the resulting file. While SensusAccess can successfully convert a variety of input and output file formats, you should always review the converted document and make any necessary adjustments.

Visit our Tech Support article to find a SensusAccess e-learning course, or learn how to get started by watching this demonstration video.


Convert a file using SensusAccess

Note: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.

While your personal information is not stored, users are advised to not submit personal and/or sensitive information to SensusAccess for conversion.

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